Old foes meet again in North Canterbury final
North Canterbury powerhouses Kaiapoi and Glenmark Cheviot will meet once again in the final of the Luisetti Seeds North Canterbury Division 1 competition.
Played alongside North Canterbury Finals Day at Kaiapoi, the showcase event is one that we’ve seen before, with bragging rights back on the line between two proud clubs.
Glenmark Cheviot went through the Division 1 competition unbeaten, culminating in an impressive 33-0 win in challenging conditions last weekend over Hurunui.
“That’s probably one of the coldest games the boys have ever played,” said Glenmark Cheviot captain Andrew Hull, “but to be up 12-0 at half time going into the wind in the first half, was certainly a highlight for us.”
“It’s definitely exciting (to make the final), we’ve worked hard back in the North Canterbury rounds, so it’s quite pleasing to have the result of being in this weekend’s final.”
“Going unbeaten in the round robin is just a result of how we’ve been playing, the main focus was to play well, and that has been a good result of getting it done so far this season.”
Glenmark Cheviot may have topped the round robin, but with the full North Canterbury Senior Finals Day taking place at Kaiapoi, it gives the ‘Poi the opportunity to run back out for the final time this season in front of their fans.
“We were lucky to have that opportunity two years ago,” said Kaiapoi captain Jacob Hurring, “we managed to get over the line that time two years ago, so it’d be awesome to do it again this weekend.”
“We’ve also got the women’s and Division 2 in action on the day, so it’ll be pretty awesome to have everyone out there on Saturday.”
“Glenmark Cheviot are the team in form, we know that you’ll have to play the full 80 to beat them, we found that out on Super Saturday, so this is the one we want to respond well in and get the win.” Hurring said.
Karl Hancox will referee the final, with Gavin Cate and Cyril Le Gros as Assistant Referees. Neil Wilkinson and George Welch will manage the sideline as the sub controllers.
Kick off is at 3pm at Kaiapoi.