Horowhenua StarThe ability of sport to bring people together is evident this weekend as friendships forged in both rugby and netball are renewed.
The two Levin colleges have always enjoyed a healthy rivalry in all codes, and boots and bibs will be dusted off as the reunion involving players from an era more than 25 years ago take the field or court again.
The Waiopehu College rugby team of the late 1990s had a reunion trip to Brisbane last year, the catalyst for another reunion and a game against old foe Horowhenua College at Levin Domain tomorrow. Photo supplied
What started as a get-together quickly grew legs, with a rugby match organised for Levin Domain tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon and a netball match at Donnelly Park in the morning.
Waiopehu’s Richie Paul says it’s been a great excuse to get fit, but also to check in on old mates.
There are some familiar names; William Raston played NRL league, while several players in both teams played provincial rugby.
RUGBY – The players
Waiopehu: Matt Beisell, Ricky Hurunui, Hayden Woodley, Pere Nepia, William Raston, Jackson Wood, Quentin Ruruku, Fea Feagaiga, BJ Lawton, Daniel Harper, Richie Paul, Cori Roberts, Aleni Feagaiga, Brendon Jones, Josh Hetariki, Atlanta Hetariki, James Karauria, Tony Hurunui, Andre Houston, Marino Rangiuia, Trent Dallas, Charlie Rudd, Damien Daly, Nopera Stewart, Dave Barker, Martin Tupara, Wayne Hurunui jnr.
Horowhenua: Michael Ogden, Robin Pratt, Jarrod Ryder, Willie Lander, Whetu Matahaere, Huka Kahu, Paul Tuala, Shane McLeod, Daniel Gillespie, Matt Easton, Ricky Fonoti, Steve Gillespie, Wes Pollock, Shane Cappie, Bernard Orbell, Josh Shaw, Luke Jannsen, Stu Greig, Noel Corbett, Sam Hayes, Caleb Stevenson, Carl McLeod, Aaron Pairama, Dion Wahren, Phil Grimstone, Carl Vanderwiel.
NETBALL
Waiopehu: Desiree Tatana, Monique Hetariki, Kahu Hurunui, Renee Hurunui, Natalie Martin, Elaine August, Debbie Wood, Jody Hare, Amber Knight, Jess Strawbridge, Leah Richards-Sciascia, Emma Mitchell, Emma Armstrong, Amme Hayes, Peyton Hurunui, Azaleah Hurunui, Tyrece Karauria, Raylene Tyson.
Horowhenua: Lisa Tucker, Shelly Reid, Samantha Wehipeihana, Natalie Easton, Kelly Williams, Sheena Williams, Nikki Tatana, Rebekah Parker, Paula Hirini-Watson, Courtney Fryer, Stacy Ranish, Alexia Gaby, Sonya Coutts, Holly Crombie, Vanessa Smith.
Paul Williams is editor of the Horowhenua Star
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