Tigers put Boxon to the sword

The Jekyll and Hyde season for Whanganui Boxon in the Manawatu league continues after an unpleasant trip to Dannevirke on Saturday saw them well beaten 50-16.

Still in the hunt for their first appearance in the Premier grade series in only their second year of existence, Boxon had travelled to their match with the Dannevirke Tigers with the expectation of a fifth win from six games.

However, as the game wore on coach Stewart Reweti said it was clear the Tigers were no pussycats.

"For every mistake Boxon made, Dannevirke attacked often completing their attacks with a well-deserved try.

"Boxon made big efforts to complete sets and when completed, successfully scored."

The visitors had three potential tries disallowed, but it was still the home team who played the harder and smarter game.

It continues the pendulum swing in form Boxon have experienced after winning their first three matches straight, they were thumped by Linton Cobras at the army camp two weeks ago 62-4, but recovered to maul Kia Ora 2 in Otaki last Saturday 70-6.

Still hoping to make the top four when the Manawatu's nine-team league splits into Premier and Senior grades next month, Boxon are calling for big support as their next two matches will be at home at Te Kura O Kokohuia.

That starts against Whiti Te Ra 2 this Saturday, with kickoff at 2.30pm.