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Milestone match for popular loosie

Otago Daily Times Online News·Sunday, 10 May 2026·24 days ago
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Self-nicknamed the ‘South Waikato Steam Train’, Wakatipu Premiers loosie and co-captain Tom Ria’s "pretty chuffed" he’ll run out for his 100th game in blue against Maniototo in Queenstown this Saturday. The Tokoroa-raised 28-year-old, who first suited up for the rugby side 10 years ago, admits he didn’t think he’d reach the milestone. Asked for his highlight, he says "I just enjoy every Saturday pretty much". Unusually, he’s yet to score a try this season, so his 100th game would be a good time to break his duck. "We’ve got a few people not passing the ball, like, Logan Beggs doesn’t pass any more," he quips. Maniototo’s coming off their first win this season — Ria notes "they’re forward-dominated and I think it’s gonna be shitty weather". Having had just one loss, Wakatipu will be looking to get on a good roll with a White Horse Cup challenge in Wānaka looming next Saturday. They won’t want to emulate Arrowtown, who were thrashed 54-0 in Wānaka last Thursday night after two big home wins on the bounce.…

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