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Southern Zone the champions
By VEROLYN NOMBRI
SOUTHERN Zone were crowned Under 19
rugby league champions after winning the BOC-sponsored Under 19
national zone championship in Madang yesterday. They beat the
reigning kings Northern Zone 20-18 in the finals at the Ron Albert
Oval.
The game was played as curtain-raiser to the SP Cup match between
Mabey & Johnson Muruks and Brian Bell Bulldogs.
The Southern Zone victory was first in the zone championship, and
they also collected the cash prize from BOC.
Southern Zone coach Paul Willie thanked his boys for playing their
guts out to win the match. He also thanked Port Moresby Rugby
League chairman Solomon Ravu and Southern region development
officer Aquila Emil for his help.
Northern zone coach Willaim Teke said it was unfortunate his boys
lost the game however, he thanked the BOC for their major
sponsorship.
The PNGRFL chief executive officer Jeff Wade said he was impressed
with the standard of football played during the weekend. He said
he was particularly impressed with the conduct of the players
throughout the tournament.
PNG schoolboys rugby league chairman Ifisoe Segeyaro said the
football standard was picking up in the junior division, adding
that schoolboy rugby league had a bright future ahead and he was
proud to be associated with it.
 
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