Asia Pacific Lions’ Will Genia on an attacking move
- Beats Asia Pacific Lions 59-42
Northampton Saints beat the Asia Pacific Rugby Lions 59-42 at the Race Course rugby ground on 28 August in an exhibition match.
At half-time Northampton led 26-21.
Asia Pacific Rugby Lions tries were scored by Jamie Henry, Waisea Nayacalevu, Apisai Naqaliva (2), Apisalome Bogiodrau and Riley Harrison. Conversions were taken by Riley Harrison (4), Teti Tela and Will Genia.
Northampton Saints scored tries through Thomas Rowe (2), Toby Thame, Ollie Slieghtholme, Jack Lewis, Aiden Ainsworth Cave, Jonny Weimann, Van Der Mescht and James Martin. Hige Shields (3) and Anthony Belleau (4) made the conversions.
A cricket match was played the previous day at Thurstan ground between members of Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup–winning team and the visiting rugby players. Match scorers and details here are taken from the official match report and team sheets. (Lakbima News)
