Oti Stars, as Orcas Thump Vipers

Oti Stars, as Orcas Thump Vipers

Five tries from centre Joseph Oti have helped Wellington Orcas consolidate their bright start to the 2015 NZRL National Premiership with a thumping 66-14 road victory over Central Vipers In Whanganui.

Oti had a double by halftime and added a second-half hat-trick, as the Orcas built on an opening-round draw with Akarana Falcons.

Wellington were always in control, enjoying a 28-0 advantage at the break and running in 13 tries.

The result represents a 62-point turnaround from the corresponding fixture last year, when the Vipers prevailed 32-22 at Porirua.

After two rounds of the new season, defending champions Rockcote Canterbury Bulls top the table, with a bye and win, while Orcas and Falcons lurk a point behind.

Next week, the Falcons will visit the Bulls in an early top-of-the-table clash, the Orcas host the Wai-Coa-Bay Stallions and Counties Manukau Stingrays host the Vipers.

NZRL National Premiership
Saturday, September 5
Tauranga Doman
Canterbury 28 (Erwin Sauni 3, James Baxendale & Nathan Saumalu tries; Baxendale 4 goals) Wai-Coa-Bay 20 (Malcom Noda 2, Josh Tupou & Jerem Siulepa tries; Hayden Karena 2 goals)

Lindvart Park, Kaikohe
Counties Manukau Stingrays (Johnny Henry 3, Rory Marshall Barton 2, Arthur Crichton 2, Uila Aiolupo 2, Jacob Aki, Faaee Afoa, Kruz Tupou & Graham Vite tries; Mikaere Beattie 12 goals; Vite dropped goal) Northern Swords 6 (Te Tuhi Tipene try; Daniel Fulop goal)

Sunday, September 6
Springvale Park, Whanganui
Wellington Orcas 66 (Joseph Oti 5, Anthony Utanga 2, Axton Daniels, Fredrich Kiel, Greg Strickland, Michael O'Brien, Chance Haua-Tauri & Solomorna Sio tries; Bronson Marino 7 goals) Central Vipers 14 (Haze Reweti, Rakai Tuheke & Codie Christensen tries; Matthew Murtha goal)

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