With no Year 13 players in the team, which is mostly made up of Year 11s, Dannevirke High School’s First XV is finding it tough going in the Manawatū competition.
But great determination and good coaching have had pleasing results.
At Dannevirke High School earlier this month, they played Whanganui Collegiate Second XV and fought an even match, starting well and almost snatching a draw at the end.