Perofeta hat-trick helps Wanganui to big win + video

Steelform Wanganui's Ranato Tikoilosomone finds some space during yesterday's Heartland Championship match against Poverty Bay. Photo/ Lewis Gardner

Steelform Wanganui cruised past Poverty Bay 55-23 at Cooks Gardens yesterday to keep their hopes for a home Meads Cup semi-final alive.

Wanganui Collegiate first-five Stephen Perofeta showed his talents with three solo tries while Samu Kubunavanua's brace also contributed to the rout.

The win means Wanagnui remain in third with one round to go and need to beat Wairarapa Bush next Saturday while relying on leaders South Canterbury or second-placed Mid Canterbury to slip up if they are to get a home playoff.

For full coverage of yesterday's match see Monday's Wanganui Chronicle.

**Wanganui 55 (Stephen Perofeta 3, Samu Kubunavanua 2, Michael Nabuliwaqa, Viki Tofa tries; Trinity Spooner-Neera 5 con, 2 pen; Perofeta 2 con) bt Poverty Bay 23 (Leigh Bristowe, Carl Riini, Kerehama Barrett tries; Ethine Reeves con, 2 pen). HT: 24-13.

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