Three Teams Vie For Under 20 Cup In Final Round Of Heartland Series
Either of Horowhenua-Kapiti, Wairarapa-Bush or Wanganui could receive the Hurricanes Under 20 Cup next Saturday, following Round 2 of the Heartland Development Series, played in Palmerston North yesterday afternoon.
Only Poverty Bay is out of contention for the Cup, despite having earned a bonus point, having narrowly lost to Wanganui 13-19, playing much of the second-half with 14 men.
For Horowhenua-Kapiti to win the Cup, they will need to beat Poverty Bay next Saturday, with a four-try bonus point and hope that Wairarapa-Bush defeat Wanganui by no more than three tries.
For Wairarapa-Bush to earn the title for 2016, they will need to beat Wanganui and hope that Poverty Bay beat Horowhenua-Kapiti, or score a four-try bonus point against Wanganui.
Having won two games in the first two rounds, all Wanganui need to do is to defeat Wairarapa-Bush by any margin to defend their 2015 title.
In any event, with both games kicking-off at 1.00pm, next Saturday looks to be an exciting conclusion to the 2016 Heartland Development Series.
(Published: 21/08/16)