The official opening of the new grandstand and the artificial surface at Trust House Memorial Stadium in Masterton showcased a Hurricanes vs Chiefs development squads match. Photo / NZME.
A Hawke's Bay-dominated Hurricanes Development rugby team paid the price for too much spilt ball and too many missed first up tackles during this clash in Masterton last night.
The Hurricanes team's last outing of the season was staged to mark the opening of Trust House Memorial Park's $2.1 million
artificial turf.
Hawke's Bay Rugby Union's player development manager Joe Payton is a member of the Canes coaching staff and pointed out this was the side's second loss in their history. The first was against their Crusaders counterparts earlier this year.
Payton said Bay wingers Jonah Lowe and Mason Emerson, who are both members of the Magpies wider training group, started and made the most of their limited opportunities. Magpies winger Shannan Chase came on as a 65th minute substitute and had two spectacular runs.
New Magpies prop Tolu Fahamakioa played 65 minutes and impressed with his scrummaging and carries. Like Chase, Taradale hooker Mike Feagai, was also given the final 15 minutes and Payton was happy with his contribution.
