{"id":11807,"date":"2020-06-26T18:20:36","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T06:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waibush.co.nz\/wp\/?p=11807"},"modified":"2020-06-26T23:10:10","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T11:10:10","slug":"otaki-domain-double-header-for-sams-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/waibush.co.nz\/wp\/2020\/06\/26\/otaki-domain-double-header-for-sams-day\/","title":{"rendered":"\u014ctaki Domain Double Header for Sam\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"\u014ctaki Domain will be packed out for Sam\u2019s Day on September 5th when Manawat\u016b Turbos play Wellington Lions in a Mitre 10 Cup pre-season game and Horowhenua Kapiti take on Wairarapa Bush as a fundraiser for Sam Doyle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Three of the four teams in action once had Sam Doyle running around in their colours. Sam Doyle (Horowhenua Kapiti representative #1039) was recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, a type of cancer that affects the bone marrow and blood.<\/span><\/p>\n

Makaore Beavan Wilson, Rahui Football and Sports Club Club Captain said, \u201cSam Doyle is a huge part of the R\u0101hui and \u014ctaki community. He has been a loyal club member since he was young, and he is one of our most successful and respected representatives. Over the years, Sam donned the red and blue for our premier side in 2003, 2007, 2011 and 2012. He also coached 1st XV rugby in the community and has been our Premier Coach for the last two years. We are proud to have Sam as a leader within our club, and R\u0101hui will support him and his wh\u0101nau 110%. We would also like to acknowledge the tautoko\/support of the HKRFU, WRFU, and MRU for this event, it is greatly appreciated. Nei r\u0101 ng\u0101 mihi nui ki a koutou.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The PGG Wrightson Cup will be played for between Horowhenua Kapiti and Wairarapa Bush. Wairarapa Bush are the current holders of the Cup after beating Horowhenua Kapiti in Masterton last year. Wairarapa Bush Heartland Team Manager Shay O\u2019Gorman is looking forward to an exciting day of rugby.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFrom our point of view, we are very excited to be involved in the fixture, to be supporting the cause for Sam, and to continue the great relationship we have with Horowhenua Kapiti. Our two teams have had some very close and exciting games over the past two years, and this promises to be the same,\u201d O\u2019Gorman said.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sam Doyle makes a break for Rahui against Waikanae in 2011<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWe thought a fantastic way of showing our support for Sam was to organise a day for him involving all three provincial Unions that he represented. It made perfect sense to have the day at \u014ctaki Domain, his home ground. Sam has been a huge part of our rugby community for a number of years and we\u2019re really looking forward to a great day in \u014ctaki. With Sam playing for Manawat\u016b, Wellington and Horowhenua Kapiti among many other teams, this will be a special day for Sam, his wh\u0101nau, and the \u014ctaki community,\u201d said Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Football Union Chief Executive Officer, Corey Kennett.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d like to thank Rahui RFC and all the teams involved,\u201d Kennett said.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Mitre 10 Cup pre-season game is a week out from the start of the Mitre 10 Cup and both the Turbos and Lions will be looking for momentum heading into their campaigns.<\/span><\/p>\n

Manawat\u016b Rugby Union Chief Executive Shannon Paku feels honoured to be part of the day. \u201cManawat\u016b Rugby are grateful to be able to play a part in helping Sam, Tracey and the wh\u0101nau through these challenging times. As a Hato P\u0101ora College old boy, Freyberg RFC and Manawat\u016b Rugby rep at various levels, Sam will always be part of our Manawat\u016b Rugby community. While representing Manawat\u016b he was selected in the NZ Colts, NZ Divisional Team & the NZ Maori All Blacks.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Turbos are honoured to be playing the curtain raiser for Sams’ Day in his home town of \u014ctaki. We wish him all the best with his battle and recovery.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Wellington Lions Manager, Mila Poutoa, is excited for the Lions to play on a unique occasion. \u201cOur Wellington Lions are ecstatic to be a part of Sam\u2019s big day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sam played four seasons with Wellington and managed to attain 30 caps for the Lions during that time. Sam has been a great servant of not only Wellington Rugby but rugby as a whole and we wish him all the best during these tough times.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Wellington Lions v Manawat\u016b Turbos game kicks-off at 1pm<\/span>
\nand the Horowhenua Kapiti v Wairarapa Bush fixture for the PGG Wrightson Cup is set for a 3pm kick-off.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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