Kiwara try the highlight but Palmerston North too strong for Gisborne in Super 8 opener
Gisborne Boys' High First XV back Darius Kiwara about to kick the ball upfield in a game against Feilding High. Kiwara finished off an excellent team try in his side's Super 8 opener against Palmerston North Boys' High in Gisborne last weekend, but the visitors proved too good, winning 53-8. Gisborne play Napier at the Rectory grounds on Friday. Photo / Paul Rickard
Darius Kiwara will never forget what he did against Palmerston North on Saturday.
Gisborne Boys' High School First XV winger Kiwara dotted down in the left corner at the Memorial Pavilion end of the Rectory field after 62 minutes to score one of the best team tries seen here
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