Netball
Can Pioneer Blue stop the Harcourts juggernaut when matches in Netball Wairarapa's premier one competition continue at the Colombo Rd courts in Masterton tomorrow?
The answer is probably no.
Even though they are fielding a combination somewhat different to that which won the title last year, Harcourts' dominance has continued to be pronounced. They basically intimidate through the confidence in which they play, and their all-round strength means each department is well covered.
For Pioneer Blue to have any chance of an upset win, a strong start will be vital because Harcourts are not a team who will be run down if they grab a comfortable early lead. And Pioneer Blue will almost certainly have to show even greater resolve than they did in scoring a good win over Eketahuna last weekend.