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By WENDY KATUSELE
It took them 11 competition matches to finally settle for a win
this season and they did it in style as Mac49 Raiders defeated
Maritime Vikings 14-5 last Saturday in Madang’s Cassel Agencies
rugby union competition.
The boys from Kina Beach had a sniff of victory the previous
weekend against Kalibobo Gunners going down 7-13 at the end
earning them a bonus point.
But a revitalised side who lined up against the student sailors
was what was needed to collect the much needed competition points.
Original Raiders Robert Galedea, Collin Selve, Herman Kilawe and
Darryl Abin combined well to ensure they had the victory in their
hand.
New faces in Walter Bernard and Michael Kundi were strong in both
attack and defence to send the Marine boys packing. Bernard and
Douglas Kata scored their tries and ‘lapun’ Galedea’s boot was
spot on.
Vikings were their worst enemies as after scoring the first try
they fell away with numerous unforced errors to allow Raiders back
in the game.
Despite having Albert Kaupa and skipper Penias Vui, they still
struggled.
Raiders missed skipper Solok Apa who was nursing a leg injury.
Reigning champions 6B Pirates were held scoreless for consecutive
weekend after going down to title contenders Esi Cruzers 5-0 and
the MHK Hurricanes continued their recent top form to thrash
Gunners 25-5 with number 8 Felix Gabriel causing havoc with ball
in hand.
The ladder after week 12 sees Cruzers lead on 40 points followed
by Pirates and Hurricanes 35, Gunners 30, Vikings 20 and Raiders
on five points.
 
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