The Tuggeranong Vikings have continued their winning ways with a strong win against Queanbeyan Whites, in a 45-26 display at Viking Park on Saturday, 20th April in Round 3 of the John Dent Cup – Canberra’s Premier Rugby Union Competition.
The Vikings held their first home game of the year and by the time 3pm hit, the home fans knew they would be in for a treat.
A try to Grayson Te Moana and a first-half double from Sila Titiuti put the home side out to a 21-0 lead within the opening 25 minutes.
Davea Teoteo hit back with a try for the Whites but Joel Leiper ensured the home side had the upper hand heading into halftime with a 28-5 lead.
The second half saw the Whites hit back, as ill-discipline from the Vikings allowed Riley Turner and Tani Pakalani to score in the 54th and 61st minutes respectively.
“We definitely need to review our setpiece’s. We’re definitely conceding too many penalties in relation the that”
Joel Leiper post match
However, Tuggeranong turned it around with tries to captain Joe Wadman and Alex Kerr sealing the deal for the Vikings.
Joel Leiper also scored on the full-time whistle as he secured a well-earned double, with the full-time score finishing 45-26.
Tuggeranong Vikings player Fletcher Rose commented post-game saying his side is moving in the right direction as they look forward to round 4.
“Our main focus for this period, especially for the first 5 rounds is to make sure we’re getting better each round, so I think we’re definitely doing that”
Fletcher Rose post match
Rose went on to say that he is over the moon with the teams performances saying “I think we’re definitely moving in the right direction. We put a big emphasis on our start to the year and to be three from three is a great achievement.”
Tuggeranong will face defending premiers – Gungahlin Eagles in their round 4 match held Saturday May 4th at 3:05pm following the general bye as they look to continue their undefeated start to the year.
Meanwhile, Queanbeyan will face Uni Owl Norths at the same time as they aim to get their season up and running with their first win of the year.