Peter, Ruben star for Lions

By Frank Neill

Wainuiomata’s Peter Umaga-Jensen was among the players who starred when the Wellington Lions defeated North Harbour 26-6 at Jerry Collins Stadium, Porirua, on 24 September.

The win meant that the undefeated Lions cannot be topped in Rugby’s National Provincial

Championship with one round to play before the finals begin.

Peter and his fellow mid fielder Billy Proctor proved an outstanding combination in the match,

which also saw the Lions retain the Ranfurly Shield.

Their combination was very evident when Peter slotted a perfectly weighted kick through the

North Harbour defence and Billy raced through to pick up the kick and score an outstanding try.

Billy’s try saw the Lions take a 16-6 lead into the half time break.

Full back Ruben Love also played outstandingly in the Lion win over North Harbour,

highlighting the importance of the two Wainuiomata plaayers to the Lions.

The Lions owe their opening try to Ruben after he made an excellent injection to into the

back line and then delvered an excellent long pass to Losi Filipo, who ran in untouched.

The Lions next match sees them hosting Hawke’s Bay, who currently lie fifth on the table.

The match will be played at Sky Stadium on 30 September, and the Ranfurly Shield will be on the line.