Whangamata kicked off and went straight into attack mode, putting North under the pump and camping out on their line for a while, but were unable to break their defence.  North's scrums had the better of Whangamata but that didn't stop the red and whites running from the base.  Whanga's lineouts worked well, producing the first try to Ryan T, converted by Eli.  Score 7 - 0.  Ten minutes later North came back with a well executed back move which led to a try under the posts and converted.  Score 7-All.  Whanga went back on attack and after a number of runners making good gains, Brad crashed over the line for a try under the posts just before half time.  Score 14 - 7. 

North's kick off didn't make the 10 metre mark but Eli gathered the ball up and ran past the kicker, through a couple of poor tackles, sprinted and scored under the posts.  Score 21 - 7.  With North's spirit broken, Whanga picked it up a notch scoring another four tries to win the game 47 - 7!

Tries:  Ryan, Brad, Sam, David, Riki, Eli  Convertions:  Eli & Adam & Penalty to Eli

Before the start of the game we noticed some familiar spectators sitting on the bank!  But thats ok we'll see you again on Saturday!

NEXT WEEK FINAL AGAINST WAIHI IN THAMES SATURDAY 24th JULY

WHANGA'S FINAL LINE UP

COACH:  RICHARD LAURENSON

1. Brad Laurenson                                    
2. Jury Albert
3. Jason Hutt
4. Chanell Scanlin
5. Rocky Cuthbert
6. Tui Gilbert
7. Eli Savage
8. Ryan Tohaia
9. Billy Tohaia
10.   Adam Brien
11.   Corey Porter
12.   Kevin Te Huia
13.   David Bunyan
14.   Riki Tipene
15.   Sam Bluett (C)
16.   Dom Sydney
17.   Kane Edwards
18.   Phil Raukawa
19.   Jono Morgan
20.   James Lovegrove
21.   Kurt Jacobs
22.   Bernie Timmermans