After the First Fifteen grading games last term Dannevirke High School was placed in Premier Two of the Manawatu Secondary School's Competition while Awatapu was placed in the Premier Third grade.
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With both drawing a bye in their respective grades a friendly match was arranged at Dannevirke High School on Saturday July 25.
Friendly might not be an accurate description of the clash, although it was played in good spirit, because Awatapu wanted to prove to the authorities it deserved to be in Premier Two while Dannevirke wanted to confirm its placement.
Played in perfect conditions and a good crowd in support the game was an even affair with both teams matched for size and speed.