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The Wellington Academy side after their 41-12 win over Manawatu on Saturday. In blustery conditions, Wellington won 7 tries to 2, after scoring the game's first try in the 25th minute. The Hurricanes U20s squad selection is imminent. UPDATED Monday afternoon: For all clubs, the countdown is on to the start
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Wellington Academy v Manawatu Academy Match Highlights
The two teams met at Massey University on Saturday in the third and final Hurricanes region Academy series. Scores: Wellington Academy 41 (Jeremiah Avei-Collins, Nathanial Barry, Keanu Kotuhi, Samoanoa Euta, Stanley Solomon, Daviel Tafili, Jacob Kennedy tries; Solomoncon, Carlos Hihi 2 con) beat Manawatu Academy 12 (Eli Edwards-Martin, Kees Pereka tries; Liam O’Connor con).
Wellington Academy wins Sam Doyle Memorial Trophy, wins for Hurricanes teams
By Steven White and Andy McArthur. A round-up of rugby this weekend. Wellington Academy defeat Manawatu Academy to win Sam Doyle Memorial Trophy Wellington 41 (Jeremiah Avei-Collins, Nathanial Barry, Keanu Kotuhi, Samoanoa Euta, Stanley Solomon, Daviel Tafili, Jacob Kennedy tries; Solomoncon, Carlos Hihi 2 con) beat Manawatu Academy 12 (Eli Edwards-Martin, Kees
Wellington and Manawatu Academy and Hurricanes teams in action this weekend
There are a number of positional and starting/bench changes in the Wellington Academy side that plays their Manawatu counterparts tomorrow from the team that drew with Hawke's Bay 19-19 last week. All five Wellington players in shot here are playing in different roles tomorrow. Two teams playing under the Hurricanes banner
Aisle be Back: The season opener in Perth
Above: Billy Proctor (left) is playing his 50th match for the Hurricanes against the Force, while Jordi Viljoen (centre) is paying his first. By Kevin McCarthy Kevin McCarthy is a long-time supporter of the Wellington Lions, the Hurricanes and the All Blacks. Like many, he has traversed the highs, the lows