Rugby: Steamers win first pre-season match

Bay of Plenty Steamer Joe Tupe cruises to a try against Hawkes Bay at the Rotorua International Stadium this afternoon Photo/Ben Fraser

The Bay of Plenty Steamers have won their opening pre-season match with a 35-0 victory over Hawke's Bay in Rotorua.

The Steamers started slowly but found their feet in the second half today at the Rotorua International Stadium.

Leading 7-0 at the break, the Steamers went on a rampage in the second half scoring four unanswered tries.

The Steamers were without their Super 15 players today.