Pirates flip the script: Second half turns game on its head

Jun 19 2024 Updated June 19, 2024

Ben O’Brien-Leaf

5 min read

High School Old Boys flanker Viliami Kavai, in action against OBM, scored a try in his 100th game for the club on Saturday. However, it was a bittersweet day as Pirates overcame a 20-0 halftime deficit to beat HSOB 24-20 at the Oval. Photo / Paul Rickard

The battlers of Gisborne Civil Project Solutions Premier club rugby achieved the comeback win of the season on Saturday to deny a High School Old Boys stalwart glory in his 100th game.

Kevin Hollis Glass Pirates trailed Earthworks Solutions High School Old Boys by 20 points at halftime at the Oval.

The Anthony Kiwara-coached, Moui Paongo-led side appeared down and out, only to defy h...