Midfield back Andrew Parata was able to break the advantage line and played a key role in University A's six-try win over Green Island at the University Oval.
It was his ability to stand in the tackle that enabled the student backline to run freely and create opportunities out wide.
Fullback Matt Faddes showed his class when joining the line and displayed electrifying speed to score two tries.
A big factor in University A's domination of the game was the aggressive loose forward trio of Paul Grant, Hoani Matenga and Brad Cameron.
Grant was outstanding with his hand to hand passing and support play and Matenga had a high work rate and was rewarded with two tries.
The students also gained a monopoly of ball in the lineout through the work of lock Logan Collins.
Good tackling by Green Island No 8 Guy Archibald and the honest toiling of Frankie Elisara in the front row held University to a 21-14 lead at the break.
Green Island had a well organised defence with Sam Erepia excelling in the midfield.
First five-eighth Alex Davies gained large chunks of territory with his punting but he had few opportunities on attack because he received the ball going backwards.
University A 39 (Matt Faddes 2, Hoani Matenga 2, Andrew Parata, Alby Herron tries; Tom Halse 3 conversions, penalty goal), Green Island 14 (Chris O'Neill, Josh Beer tries; Alex Davies 2 conversions).
Halftime: University A 21-14.
Referee: Jeff Grubb.
