The game v US under 20's was held over 4 20min quarters and kicked off at 3.00pm local time.
The US team came out of the blocks with all guns firing and lead 5-0 after as many minutes courtesy of a fine long range try. NZU ground there way back into the game and took the lead after 10mins when Guy Schwikkard slotted his second successful penalty goal. The game ebbed back and forth until Sione Taufa scored a try following a lineout drive. Guy Schwikkard duly converted and NZU went into the first break 13-5 ahead.
In the second quarter, NZU began to show some dominance at scrum time and in general play. After getting close to scoring on a number of times, Guy Schwikkard crossed the line for a well taken try after an excellent backline strike off a 5m scrum. After coverting his own try and slotting another penalty, Guy's personal points tally was 18 and NZU lead at the break 23-5.
NZU started the 2nd half in the same vein as the end of the first and the points began to mount up. Mat Gordon scored an excellent team try after a midfield bust by Niki Dow and Sam Kilgour dotted down next to the posts following some a well executed lineout move. Guy Schwikkard converted the first and Bauro Kairaoi the second of the tries.
As the US team began to tire, NZU began to dominate all facets of play and the game was capped off with a try out wide to Henry Yortt after some skilful interplay between backs and forwards.
The final score was 47-5.
Points
Guy Schwikkard - 20 points (1x T,3x P,3x Con)
Mat Gordon - 10 points (2x T)
Sam Kilgour - 5 points (1x T)
Sione Taufa - 5 points (1x T)
Henry Yortt - 5 points (1x T)
Bauro Kairaoi - 2 points (1x C)
The Team
Captain Ben Koch
Sione Taufa and Peter Butterworth
Peter Butterworth and Sam Hall
Sione Taufa
Jersey Winners:Yellow Jersey (Player of Day) - Tyler Hammond
Green Jersey (Defensive Player of Day) - Junior Manase
White Jersey (Young Player of Day) - Niki Dow
Polka Dot Jersey (Off Field Acheivements) - Guy Schwikkard
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