Errors mar last match
PA Auckland Waikato, scoring two converted tries in the last six minutes, sprinted to a 25-12 victory over a lacklustre Auckland in the final national first division rugby match of the season at Eden Park yesterday. At halftime, Waikato led 4-3.
For 74 minutes the game was marred by mistakes and interest was generated largely by the closeness of the scoring.
Both teams took the lead three times. The last Waikato burst produced the only quality rugby in the ideal conditions.
Tim Burcher’s try was the only one Auckland have scored in their last three championship matches.
Scorers: Waikato 25 (G. Solomon, R. Adam, G. Holmes, tries; J. Boe, dropped goal; Solomon, 2 conversions, 2 penalty goals), Auckland 12 (T. Burcher, try; G. Fox, conversion, 2 penalty goals). Referee: Mr Tom Doocey (Canterbury).
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