Big Lions win over Dragons

By Frank Neill

The Wainuiomata Lions produced an outstanding second half display to defeat the St George Dragons in the Wellington Rugby League premier competition on 22 April.

At half time, the scores were locked at 12-12 in the match, played at Frederick Wise Park.

The first half was marked by some ill discipline by Lions players. However a good honest half time conversation saw them turn the game around.

They were able to weather the energy the Dragons brought to the first 10 minutes of spell two, and went on to score five second half tries.

Ulai Oti-Lahood, Dante Kakahi and Te Aorere Wanoa were outstand- ing for the home team.

Dante scored two tries for the Lions, as did Simeona Saumolia, while Te Aorere, Joshua Onekawa and Regan Hauwaho also dotted down.

Anaru Waihape kicked one conversion and one penalty and Tumua Le’afa kicked two conversions.

The Lions next match is against Victoria Hunters at Kelburn Park on 29 April.

The Wainuiomata Premier Reserve Green team also tasted success on 22 April, albeit a narrow one. They defeated the Petone Panthers 20-18, also on Frederick Wise Park.

However the Wainuiomata Premier Reserve Black team did not have such a good day, going down 6-50 to the St George Dragons.