A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.
YMP have won three from five, are in third place, and will be determined to perform well tomorrow.
Facing them will be a Kevin Hollis Glass Pirates crew whose players are deserving of every plaudit for their loyalty and commitment.
Their captain, Bernard Nepe, has played wherever there’s been a
gap that’s needed filling or a job that’s needed doing. His own standard has been excellent. These Pirates are good citizens, good value on and off the field, and as the game does start up front, should Nepe play hooker against YMP, then on either side of him will be two Buccaneers of similar commitment — props Jesse Sweeney and Axel Campbell.
They and Poverty Bay man Solomoni Rasari have played some great rugby for a team who have yet to pick up a win but have kept the home fires burning under player-coach Willie Waitoa.
While the exact composition of the side is under discussion, that they will go at Shayde Skudder and company hammer and tongs is a given.
