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The Star Thursday October 8 2020 36 SPORT in brief Kenyan star of 1974 Games dies A versatile Kenyan distance runner whose exploits at the 1974 Commonwealth Games in Christchurch were recognised by a street named after him in Wigram has died. Ben Jipcho, who won gold in the 5000m and 3000m steeplechase plus bronze in the 1500m, died in July after a battle with cancer. He was 77. He also won silver in the 3000m steeplechase at the 1974 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland. More on Jipcho’s career and his connection with Christchurch can be found at starnews.co.nz Horn snares Burnside under-26 bowls title Taylor Horn, last year’s national singles bowls champion, has added the Burnside under-26 singles title to his burgeoning collection. The 23-year-old painter and decorator from the Mangere club, who needed a count back to advance from section play, beat fellow Aucklander Adam Baillie (Papakura) 21-18 in Sunday’s final. Earlier Baillie, 18, advanced on a count back to end the reign of 2019 champion Finbar McGuigan in section play. In division two, Tayla Bruce triumphed on her home greens, beating Tom Taiaroa (West End Timaru) 21- 18. Results: Division 1 – Taylor Horn (Mangere) beat Adam Baillie (Papakura) 21-18. Division 2 – Tayla Bruce (Burnside) beat Tom Taiaroa (West End Timaru) 21-18. Division 3 – Paris Baker (New Lynn) beat Chase Bishop (Riverside) 15-9. Division 4 – Jeremy Brosnan (Takapuna) beat Brooke Craik (North East Valley) 15-6. Top junior squash seeds play to form Top seeds Elijah Thomas and Natalie Sayes justified their rankings at the New Zealand junior squash nationals by claiming the senior under-19 titles in Christchurch last Sunday. Thomas, 17, beat fellow Aucklander Leo Fatialofa in straight games 11-3 11-3 11-5 to improve on last year’s runnersup status. Sayes, 16, dropped the third set to Georgia Robcke but the Aucklander recovered to close out a 11-9 11-4 8-11 11-6 victory. Local hopes Dominic Lim and Casey Ellery made the final of the under-11 boys and girls finals where they were beaten by Zeima Waitai (BOP) and top seeded Aucklander Agatha Griffiths respectively. Hillier claims Charles Tour tournament Wellington’s Daniel Hillier secured victory on the second stop on golf’s Charles Tour with a two-stroke win in the Pegasus Open last weekend. Hillier started Sunday’s final circuit three shots off the pace but fired the round of the day, a 5-under 67, to close at 13-under. Mako Thompson was second while James Hydes and Josh Geary were two shots further back in a tie for third. Horse ambulance on track at Addington New Zealand’s seventh purpose-built equine ambulance will be based at Addington Raceway to support the welfare of harness racing horses in Canterbury. “Animal welfare is of paramount importance and critical to the future of our sport. We are delighted to have an ambulance now based at what is our biggest harness racing venue,” said Harness Racing New Zealand spokesperson Liz Bishop. Equine vets Peter Gillespie and Bill Bishop started planning a national horse ambulance service eight years ago and by the end of this year a horse ambulance should be on standby at every race meeting in New Zealand. Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Auimatagi looks for improvement from Bulls • By Chris Barclay CANTERBURY BULLS coach Andrew Auimatagi expects almost all of his 10 debutants will be better for the experience after they absorbed the harsh realities of stepping up from club grade in rugby league’s national premiership. Runners-up in 2019, the rebuilding Bulls are already in danger of missing this year’s grand final after copping a 48-12 loss to Counties Manukau in the competition opener at Nga Puna Wai last Saturday. They now host Waikato, who conceded 13 tries during a 70-6 hammering by the champion Akarana Falcons, on Sunday. “The boys had their chances but there was a bit of inexperience in some key moments and we need to be better defensively,” Auimatagi said. “We made some costly errors and two late tries blew the score out a bit.” The Stingrays also benefited from being able to access talent that headed home from Australia or further afield during the Covid-19 lockdown. “It was always going to be tough going. They had quality players, guys that had been overseas and played a pretty decent level of footy like reserve grade,” Auimatagi said. On a positive note, there were promising signs from the new POSITIVE: Bulls coach Andrew Auimatagi needs his inexperienced side to rebound against Waikato after a tough opening-round loss to Counties Manukau in rugby league’s national premiership. PHOTO: GETTY halves pairing of Aaron Fiveash and Zac Riley while Auimatagi hoped fullback Mapu Uasi could be more involved in his second outing. “The boys probably didn’t bring him (Uasi) into the game like we would have hoped. Aaron and Zac did what we asked but a lack of momentum halted their game at times,” he said. Injuries also made life tough for the new-look squad with season-ending setbacks for centre Will Taufua (hamstring) and debutant second rower Cam Godfrey (ankle) stressing the interchange bench for most of the second half. Auimatagi said New Zealand Residents centre Jope Tagicakibau would join the squad while current players would cover Godfrey’s absence. “We thought Jope had been ruled out with an injury midyear but he’s recovered and he’s able to join us,” Auimatagi said. In the other match of the quickfire three-round format, Counties Manukau host the Falcons in Papakura on Saturday. Ton looming as St Albans take advantage JAMES O’GORMAN is closing in on a ton as St Albans look to build their advantage against Burnside West Christchurch University in the opening round of the men’s premier two-day cricket competition. O’Gorman needs 15 runs to tick off the milestone at Burnside Park on Saturday, where St Albans resume their first innings on 188-4 in response to BWCU’s 131. Canterbury representatives Ken McClure and Leo Carter posted the first hundreds of the season last Saturday as East Christchurch Shirley amassed 319-4 from 60 overs batting first against Heathcote at Burwood Park. McClure made 117 from 127 deliveries while Carter was even more aggressive, cracking an unbeaten 102 from 88 balls, an assault that included five sixes and nine boundaries. In reply, Heathcote struggled to 132-8 at stumps. Old Boys Collegians are dominating their fast-moving match with Lancaster Park at Elmwood Park, leading by 158 runs when they restart their second innings on 72-1. Ben McCord snared 5-31 in Old Boys Collegians first innings of 179 and Lancaster Park will likely need another decent haul from the pace bowler to ensure his side faces a realistic run chase. Sydenham are also in a strong position against Riccarton at Hagley Park after they compiled 292-9 declared before routing their hosts for 112 in 39.1 overs. THURSDAY OCT 15th Please join us at 5.00pm or 5.45pm
SPORT 37 High stakes in final round football clash • By Chris Barclay IT MAY not have the financial implications associated with a relegation dogfight in England’s top-tier, but the stakes are still high for one of Christchurch’s long-standing football clubs and a relative newcomer to the Mainland Premier League. Western AFC and Selwyn United’s final round clash at English Park on Saturday determines which side avoids the drop to the championship in 2021. Clubs promoted to England’s Premier League bank millions of dollars worth of financial assistance from the Football Association, pride is the currency being played for this weekend. “It’s arguably the biggest game of the season, in a bizarre sort of way,” said Mainland Football chief executive Julian Bowden. “There’s no financial loss or gain from being in the league, it’s more of a pride thing for both clubs. “They’ve both worked hard all year, work goes on in the background to get the team to the game each week. Everyone is putting a lot of their own time, energy and passion into playing in the top league.” Selwyn only need a draw to survive while bottom-placed Western must win for just the second time of a campaign that has yielded just four points and – 82 goal differential. ‘There’s no financial loss or gain from being in the league, it’s more of a pride thing for both clubs.’ – Julian Bowden They beat Selwyn 2-1 in early August but lost the rematch 5-0 later that month. Both clubs have experienced life in the second-tier with Western, who were formed in 1913, relegated in 2017 before returning to the premiership in 2019. Selwyn started out in the championship after the venture was formed through the amalgamation of the Rolleston and Ellesmere club in late 2012, they made the step up for the first time in 2018. The final round of the season also determines who finishes runner-up to runaway winners Cashmere-Technical with Nomads, Coastal Spirit and Ferrymead Bays all in contention if results work in their favour. Nomads have 36 points but take on the champions, while Coastal Spirit (35) host Nelson Suburbs and Ferrymead Bays (33) face Christchurch United. “Nomads finishing second would be an amazing outcome for them but they have a tough game,” Bowden said. ONE-STOP SHOP EVENTS Rural waste recycling Agrecovery will be holding rural waste recycling events in Canterbury in November. Here are the items we accept for recycling or safe disposal: • Agrichemical containers and drums • Used motor oil • Unwanted agrichemicals • Seed, feed, and fertiliser bags For one stop shop dates and locations in your area and information on how to prepare waste streams for drop off, see our website. To register or find out more visit www.agrecovery.co.nz or call us on 0800 247 326 Thursday October 8 2020 The Star GET INVOLVED! Land-Rover Defender joins plush company I CAN ENVISAGE buyers heading into the Land-Rover dealership thinking they want a Range Rover or Discovery but coming out with a Defender. I say that because the latest generation Land-Rover Defender is plush, refined and sophisticated, it draws on the luxury that has made Range Rover and Discovery so desirable. The Defender has always been based on the post-war Land- Rover that was characterised by its aluminium body shell, ladder chassis, and live axles front and rear located by leaf springs, a design which didn’t change much over the decades. However, today’s Defender is a quantum leap, it has a monocoque chassis and fully independent and electric air adjustable suspension. The interior has state-of-the-art fitment and ultra-high comfort levels, it also has an appearance that is far from barren, unlike previous generation models. Gone, too, is the V8 petrol engine that characterised the range-topping variants, although there is still some association with the past, the evaluation car was fitted with a 2-litre diesel engine. If you think that is a little underwhelming, there are other engine options – petrol and diesel six-cylinder units. Don’t be fooled though, the 2-litre diesel is up to par, it is honest and fits well with the concept of Defender. When designing the new Defender, Land-Rover didn’t want to jeopardise its off-road ability, it has the drive systems with ride height and construction built to go anywhere and take the knocks. There are also a multitude of variants, the Defender can be ordered in many guises depending on what you have in mind as a purchase. The evaluation car was SE specced which sits at $114,900, other prices range from $89,900 and end at $164,900, and you have to bear in mind that with all the options and accessories on offer the Defender can almost be tailor-made to suit each and every individual requirement. As you would expect from a large sport utility vehicle, the Defender gets seven seats, the rear row is best for children only, but space back there is no better or worse than other vehicles of its type. Occupants also get the hightech ingredients today’s new car buyer is after, the Defender wants LAND-ROVER DEFENDER: Huge off-the-seal potential. for nothing and the fitment is packaged in a user-friendly manner with touch screen displays and trick operating systems that will keep the technophile happy. Land-Rover rates the twin-turbocharged diesel at 177kW and 430Nm, the power outputs are healthy and structured to meet the demands a 2300kg vehicle requires. Peak power is delivered at 4000rpm, while maximum torque with the solid turbo boost comes in at 1400rpm. Together these figures promote useful performance. Land-Rover claims a 9sec run from a standstill to 100km/h, it can also complete a highway overtake in 7sec and pull through to a 188km/h top speed. These are good figures for a vehicle that isn’t destined for speed and if you are on a highway cruise it covers distance effortlessly and quietly. The Defender is also capable when pointed into a tricky corner, it has balance and comparatively good steering feel. However, the Defender is all about life off-road, and it is a champion in that respect. I learnt a long time ago not to go crosscountry alone for fear of getting stuck, so I limited my off-the-seal testing to some gentle, undulating tracks that run parallel to the Waimakariri River. I can report that it tackles humps and mounds with much ability, all the time affording the perfect ride that’s associated with air suspension. Of course the Defender gets the high and low ratio systems of its predecessors and stablemates, gearing through the eight-speed transmission is structured for every type of journey. Off-road, it simply crawls in low range mode while at highway speed the gearing keeps the engine working in the area of maximum efficiency – the rev counter pointing to a lazy 1600rpm at 100km/h. • Price – Land-Rover Defender, $114,900 • Dimensions – Length, 5018mm; width, 2008mm; height, 1967mm • Configuration – Fourcylinder, four-wheel-drive, 1999cc, 177kW, 430Nm, eight-speed automatic. • Performance – 0-100km/h, 9sec • Fuel usage – 7.7l/100km At that speed it is returning a seven-litre per 100km/h instantaneous reading that resulted in a 10l/100km average during my time in the test car. These figures sit relatively well with Land-Rover’s 7.7l/100km combined cycle claim. Land-Rover has had a long and chequered history, as a company it could have disappeared without trace the way many other great British nameplates did when finances weren’t fluid. However, once it fell into Indian ownership through the huge Tata Motors conglomerate, the brand has gone from strength to strength. I’m pleased to report the Defender is a smart piece of kit design-wise and it will appeal to a broad cross-section of buyers. While farmers, contractors and those who bought previous generation Land-Rovers and Defenders may look at the newcomer as being soft and too impractical for a working role, it is still the rugged go-anywhere champion that commands grip off-road.
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