It was a much better finish to the Central Region Shield campaign for the Heartland Hurricanes Under 20's and their Wanganui contingent after a second-half comeback in their 19-14 loss to Manawatu Under 19 in Palmerston North on Saturday.
After heavy losses to the Hawke's Bay and Wellington U19's, the Hurricanes made a few more changes for their final match at Bill Brown Park, with Wanganui's Tawera Puohotaua being called in to make his debut at second-five, replacing provincial team mate Tiari Tokotaua-Mumby.
Kohlt Coveny and Jason Myers retained their starting positions at hooker and flanker respectively, while lock Josefa Rokotakala was moved to the bench for this third match, coming on in the 63rd minute.
Jack O'Leary started at fullback for the second game in a row, while Lamaire Meunier maintained his bench spot, coming on in the 66th minute.
After being injured coming off the bench in the Hawke's Bay game, Jamie-Lee Robertson returned to the side as another backs reserve, jogging on at the same time as Meunier.