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The Star Thursday September 19 2019 34 SPORT in brief St Margaret’s tennis star wins Otago titles Young tennis star Abby Mason battled a chest cold and her doubles partner to claim the Otago Indoor Open women’s singles title in Dunedin at the weekend. The St Margaret’s College 15-year-old coughed her way through the match but slammed her backhand and forehand to power her way to a 6-3, 6-7, 6-2 win against rival and the tournament’s No 1 seed Kelly Southwood. The pair teamed up to win the women’s doubles title earlier in the day. Bulls play for spot in league final The Canterbury Bulls have a chance on Sunday to book a spot in the national rugby league premiership final. The Bulls will be firm favourites when they take on Waikato in Hamilton. If they win and Counties Manukau defeat Akarana in their match later in the day, the Bulls will book a spot in the final next month. Young kart driver in Italy for final round Teen kart driver Jacob Douglas will compete at the final round of the FIA Academy Trophy Series in Italy this weekend. The 14-year-old from Christchurch heads into the round currently ranked 15 th out of 51 drivers. Topping the points list heading into the final round is Robert De Haan, of the Netherlands, from Italian Paolo Ferrari, and Joshua Coertze, of South Africa. Pride look to dominate Central Canterbury United Pride host Central in what could be a cricket score in the second round of the national women’s football league at English Park on Sunday. The Pride, which are defending their title, opened the campaign with a 6-0 demolition of Capital over the weekend. Meanwhile Central are coming off a 0-6 hiding from Southern. The match kicks off at 2pm. • By Gordon Findlater FOR THE FIRST time in more than a decade, Christchurch Boys’ High School have three students in the New Zealand Schools team. Prop Ben Lopas, halfback Max Hughes and first-five Ollie Lewis were all named in the squad last week. The last time three students from CBHS made the squad was in 2006, when Nasi Manu, Ash Dixon and Hugh Reed were all selected. Meanwhile, CBHS year 12 lock Jamie Hannah has been named in the NZ Schools’ Barbarians squad. In 2005, a record five players from CBHS made the NZ Schools squad, with Manu, Tim Bateman, Mason Pomare, Owen Franks and Colin Slade. However, between 2007 and 2018, just two players from the proud rugby school have made the team, with Josh McKay in 2015 and Louie Chapman last year. The phone calls from NZ Schools coach Mark Hammett went out while Lewis, Hughes and Lopas were all playing a round at the Coringa Golf Club in McLeans Island as part of their year 13 physical education programme. “About four holes in I got my call . . . I had Ollie in my group of four so he was congratulating me but then kind of shied away and spent a few holes on his phone waiting for his call,” said Hughes. “[When his phone rang] we started celebrating and were quite loud, but then he had to answer his phone so we had to stop for a second,” said Hughes. Lopas could not receive his call from Hammett because his phone was broken, so he didn’t find out until he returned home later in the day. However, he still had reason to celebrate out on the course, shooting a group best two-under par. Hughes and Lewis have built on their halfback and first-five combination since their first year Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz NZ call-up for CBHS stars CALL UP: Max Hughes, Ben Lopas, Ollie Lewis and Jamie Hannah have been selected in the NZ Schools and Schools’ Barbarians sides. at CBHS and are now looking forward to the rare opportunity of continuing their partnership in a national team. “It’s been a big goal. It’s going to be pretty exciting to stand beside him and do the dream we’ve aspired for during our whole school career,” said Hughes. CBHS has produced 46 All Blacks over the years. And it is something the boys are well aware of as they look to continue the legacy of players’ reaching their full potential. “You always want to be better because you know so many All Blacks have been before you. You want to do the school proud – that means you train hard,” said Lewis. The CBHS contingent will be joined in the NZ Schools squad by four other students from Canterbury schools. St Andrew’s College prop Jack Sexton – son of former Crusaders hooker Matt Sexton – will be joined by lock Zach Gallagher and loose forward Dom Gardiner – son of former Crusaders flanker Angus Gardiner – in the forwards. Meanwhile, utility back Wil Gualter has become the first student from Lincoln High School to make the squad. The NZ Schools and Schools’ Barbarians squads will assemble this weekend before a game of three halves in Palmerston North on September 26. Both teams will then play games against the Australia Under-18s and Fiji Schools. NZ Schools squad: Cam Church, St Kentigern College; Allan Craig, St Kentigern College; Vaiolini Ekuasi, St Peter’s Cambridge; Zach Gallagher, Christ’s College; Dom Gardiner, St Bede’s College; Vincent Green, Hamilton Boys’ High School; Meihana Grindlay, Kings College; Wil Gualter, Lincoln High School; Finau Halafihi, Auckland Grammar School; Max Hughes, Christchurch Boys’ High School; Corey Kellow, Sacred Heart College; Jacob Kneepkens, Francis Douglas Memorial College; Jacob Kneepkens, Christchurch Boys’ High School; Ben Lopas, Christchurch Boys’ High School; Ruben Love, Palmerston Boys’ High School; Aidan Morgan, Kings College; Blair Murray, New Plymouth Boys’ High School; Manu Paea, Rotorua Boys’ High School; Te Rama Reuben, St Kentigern College; Anton Segner, Nelson College; Jack Sexton, St Andrew’s College; Roderick Solo, Scots College; Ben Strang, Whanganui Collegiate; Tiaan Tauakipulu, St Kentigern College; Gideon Wrampling, St Paul’s Collegiate. STEP UP: Ollie Lewis (left) and Max Hughes have been standout players for Christchurch Boys’ High School. 3 issues $20 • 6 issues $44.50 • 10 issues $65 rugbynews.co.nz 0800 77 77 10
• By Gordon Findlater A FAMILIAR face will return for the Canterbury United Dragons when they kick off their ISPS Handa Premiership campaign in November. Aaron Clapham has signed with the Dragon for the upcoming season after spending last season with Team Wellington. The 32-year-old midfielder last played for the Dragons in their 1-3 loss to Auckland City on November 5. Days later he ended his time with the club, citing personal reasons after the arrival of his first child. “At the time, it was really hard because it’s not my character either. I don’t want to walk away from something that doesn’t feel right to me, but it was a really challenging time in my life. We had a new born son and a lot of pressure on my time and I wasn’t enjoying the environment,” said Clapham. The former All White made his Dragons debut in 2009 and since then has gone on to be widely regarded as one of the best players in the league. In 117 appearances for the Dragons, Clapham scored a club record 61 goals. Then last season he helped Team Wellington advance to the league final and also scored a goal at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. A major factor in his decision to return to Canterbury is having his two-year-old son at home games. “I want him to remember it when he’s older, so I might need to stick around for a few more years. I’d love for him to be able to have those memories of his dad playing at a high level,” said Clapham. The Dragons will begin a new era this season under the guidance of Lee Padmore, who was recently appointed as coach after the departure of Willy Gerdsen. Clapham knows Padmore well. The pair interacted regularly when Padmore was the director of football at Selwyn United, while Clapham holds the same role at Cashmere Technical. “I like a lot of his philosophy on football and I like that he’s really interested in driving the club to have more local SPORT 35 Clapham back home to play for Dragons HOMECOMING: The return of former All Whites midfielder Aaron Clapham will boost the Canterbury Dragons hopes in the upcoming ISPS Handa Premiership season. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER representation. I think it’s important that the club are providing pathways to local players,” he said. Clapham is also looking forward to reuniting – rather than competing against – a number of his Cashmere Technical teammates who are part of the Dragons squad. “Tom Schwarz and Dan Terris are guys I’ve spent years playing football against, so it was very strange to play against them last year. I’m looking forward to getting into training and playing with guys that I’ve known for a long time and spent a lot of time going into battle with,” he said. local sport Proudly brought to you by... Klein gets his chance • By Gordon Findlater TONIGHT’S MITRE 10 Cup match at Orangetheory Stadium is likely to be one to remember for former St Andrew’s College captain Shilo Klein. The 20-year-old hooker, who was part of High School Old Boys’ premier title-winning side this year, looks set to make his Canterbury debut from the bench against Manawatu. Surprisingly, just four years ago Klein was playing at second-five for the St Andrew’s under-16 side. However, he was convinced to make the move to hooker and the decision appears to be reaping rewards. “He had a great work ethic and passion to do well – it’s no surprise he’s got this far,” said his former coach at St Andrew’s Mike Johnston. Senior Canterbury lock Luke Romano has only seen Klein play for a limited amount of time, but backs the hooker’s passion and ability. “He certainly gives it his all. He’s someone I try to stay clear of on the training field because he’s certainly into it at 100 percent . . . that’s the type of character Thursday September 19 2019 The Star Tower JuncTion Phone: 348 6020 Open 7 days 11am to late www.speightstowerjunction.co.nz DEBUT: Only four years ago, new Canterbury hooker Shilo Klein was playing second-five for the St Andrew’s College under-16 side. he is and now he’s been given his chance,” said Romano. Klein, who was born in Sacramento, California, before moving to New Zealand with his parents at the age of three, takes his place in the team from Brodie McAlister who is being rested. Meanwhile, utility back Braydon Ennor will miss the match with a sprained knee. Outside back Sam Gilbert and loose forward Luke Whitelock are also unavailable this week after sustaining head knocks. •Kick off 7.35pm. Canterbury team to play Manawatu: Harry Allen 1, Seb Siataga 2, Owen Franks 3, Luke Romano 4, Mitchell Dunshea 5, Reed Princep 6, Billy Harmon 7, Whetu Douglas 8, Mitchell Drummond 9, Fergus Burke 10, Ngane Punivai 11, Rameka Poihipi 12, Tim Bateman 13, Dallas McLeod 14, Josh McKay 15. Reserves: Shilo Klein 16, Daniel Lienert- Brown 17, Siate Tokolahi 18, Cullen Grace 19, Tom Christie 20, Ereatara Enari 21, Brett Cameron 22, Inga Finau 23. Hands off our plan to put lights at Hagley Oval THE HAGLEY Oval lights saga feels too much like déjà vu. Once again, Hands Off Hagley is playing its preferred role as the ‘rebuild fun police’ – just as it did in 2013 before the redevelopment of the oval to host international cricket was given the go ahead. Anyone – particularly sports fans – who stuck it out in postquake Christchurch would find it hard to argue the development of Hagley Oval was one of the best things to come out of the early rebuild. After missing out on the 2011 Rugby World Cup, we got back on our feet and kicked off the 2015 Cricket World Cup by showing off our new international standard, boutique ground when we hosted New Zealand and Sri Lanka in the opening match of the One-eyed Cantab Gordon Findlater gordon.findlater@starmedia.kiwi tournament. It was magical. The flow-on effect of people heading into the city and the half dozen drinking establishments we had at the time showed what some quick action could produce. However, it wouldn’t have been the case if Hands Off Hagley got its way. Now, more than six years down the track, the group is back to say “no don’t build lights to open the door for future highprofile matches” and “no don’t let there be more international cricket played.” It’s also worth noting this is the same group which wants the city council to shift large commercial events, such as the wine and food and major craft beer festivals, to red-zoned land in the east. I don’t know about Live and Loud! you, but a day on the razz in the red zone doesn’t have the same ring to it as the centrally-located Hagley Park. So let’s get with the programme and wake up to that fact that if we want to be a major city, we need to be able to hold major events. Ready to believe again? White cans available at the bar Tower JuncTion Live music build up from 7pm with NIC | Great bar specials 2 Troup Drive, Riccarton Phone: 348 6020 Open 7 days 11am to late www.speightstowerjunction.co.nz
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