Wellington surge into final
Wellington beat Southland 34-21 in the second semi-final of the New Zealand Cup on Saturday.
Southland scored first through hooker Jason Routledge and took a 7-0 lead early in the first half. However, All Blacks scrumhalf Piri Weepu kicked his side ahead with three penalties.
Wing David Smith then extended Wellington’s lead with a try and Weepu bagged the extras. The No 9 kicked another three pointer to make it 19-7 at the break.
Two tries from scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan and centre Kenny Lynn brought Southland back into the game with the score at 22-21 in Wellington’s favour, but that would be the last points for the visitors.
A late brace from replacement hooker Dane Coles sealed the victory for Wellington, who will now face defending champions Canterbury in the final.


October 31st, 2009 at 12:55 pm
wellington drangons!!!
October 31st, 2009 at 12:56 pm
dragons!!!*
October 31st, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Congrats to Southland on a great season.
Lasts year final but with better weather
October 31st, 2009 at 2:22 pm
wasnt jimmy cowan playing in tokyo…for the all blacks tonight??
October 31st, 2009 at 3:21 pm
#4 schalla: you are right – it was his brother Scott scoring the tries in Wellington.