Are Napier the Hurricanes School to beat?

Napier Boys' High School have continued their commanding from against Hurricanes region opponents, comfortably accounting for Scots College 33-7 in Wellington today.

On a heavy surface in Strathmore, Napier's forwards controlled territory and were never seriously threatened by the hosts, despite a brilliant solo try to wing Ethan Webster-Nonu on halftime. 
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Down 21-0, Webster-Nonu retrieved a kick from inside his 22 and turned rapidly beating at least four defenders on his way to the line. It was a rare bright spot in a largely forgettable spectacle. 

Napier established their lead on the back of good industry by their pack. The likes of Patrick Teddy, Hayden Davis and Josh Gimblett all carried with authority and three tries were created from the 'pick and go' with Davis and halfback Angus Klimister among the first-half scorers.

Scots defended stoutly at the start of the second spell as Napier were twice denied tries, one that awarded and later overruled and another that should have been credited, but was missed. 
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Eventually Napier broke through when Scots attempting to clear their own goal line fired a wayward pass which was dived on by centre Jack Sheridan.

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Napier No.8 Luke Russell had the final say, forwards scoring four of the five tries by the visitors. 
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After a winless tour to South Africa, Napier have beaten the top four sides from Wellington this year and the 2017 semi-finalists, as well as Wairarapa College 50-10 last Wednesday in their annual traditional.
 
Napier starts their Super 8 campaign this Saturday with a home fixture against  Gisborne Boys' High School before an eagerly anticipated local derby against reigning National Champions, Hastings Boys' High School on June 16.

Scots will seek their third win on the trot in the local competition this Saturday when the hosts winless Hutt International Boys' School.

Napier Boys’ High School win against Hurricanes scores:

• Beat St Pat’s Silverstream 40-22
• Beat St Pat’s Town 68-8
• Beat Wellington College 34-3
• Beat Wairarapa College 50-10
• Beat Scots College 33-7

 

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