Solid defence and a well-timed attack helped Horowhenua Kapiti to a 31-17 win over Wairarapa Bush in a Heartland rugby championship Lochore Cup match in Levin today.
Horowhenua Kapiti made good used of a strong wind to lead 17-10 at halftime, then worked hard in the second spell to secure a bonus point win over second-placed Wairarapa Bush.
First five-eighth Josh Hamilton led the way for the home team, notching up 16 points with a try, four conversions and a penalty.
Score: Horowhenua Kapiti 31 (Timothy Mowbray, Semisi Fotu, Josh Hamilton tries, penalty try; Hamilton 4 con, pen) Wairarapa Bush 17 (Byron Karatiana, Tommy Harmon tries; Jeremy Te Huia 2 con, pen). Halftime: 17-10.
