Napier Old Boys' Marist player Lee Moleli shows the dominance of the Green Machine on the way to a rampant victory over Havelock North at Park Island, Napier, today. Photo/Paul Taylor
The writing was on the wall at halftime before the Napier Old Boys' Marist juggernaut steamrolled Havelock North in round seven of the premier men's club rugby match at Park Island, Napier, today.
The WIT NOBM side were up 35-0 against the Progressive Meats-sponsored villagers at the break in what
was effectively one-way traffic although the latter can be excused for taking a few wrong turns in the Maddison Trophy clash.
The hosts were camped for the best part of the half from the kick off although Havelock North did flirt with the NOBM tryline a couple of times but coughed up possession in the face of some don't-argue defence.
The converted tries from the Green Machine came in the 13th, 18th, 20th, 28th, 34th and 35th minutes although some scrambling defence from the visitors denied them a try seconds before halftime.
NOBM claimed a 47-17 victory at the final whistle despite Ryan Pongia scoring two tries and Jessie Paewai one for the villagers.
