Zingari make statement in opening round

The Colors slotted a late penalty to edge Harbour 20-18 on a bleak night at Watson Park, within the opening spherical of this yr’s Dunedin premier competitors.

The sport felt prefer it was performed two inches from the strive line at both finish.

A brutal cross wind made goal-kicking all however not possible from one finish.

Zingari-Richmond substitute again Shaun Driver beat the chances, although. He knocked over a important second-half conversion and drilled a late penalty to assist clinch the win.

Zingari-Richmond have arrange camp within the decrease reaches of the competitors standings for many years.

However they’ve a monster pack this season they usually appeared extra organised out broad than in earlier seasons.

At Kettle Park, Inexperienced Island beat Dunedin 18-10.

The house crew scored a late strive by means of centre Jayden Tegg to snaffle a comfort bonus level.

Southern had been too robust for Alhambra-Union at Bathgate Park. The defending champions cruised to a 38-7 win, whereas Taieri edged College 27-26 at Peter Johnstone Park.

Highlanders back-up first 5 Cameron Millar slotted a penalty in damage time to seal the win.