Israel Leota scores for North Harbour in Battle of the Bridge victory
North Harbour defeated Auckland 27-19 in a provincial rugby match, with 21-year-old Israel Leota scoring a try.
North Harbour won the Battle of the Bridge provincial rugby derby against Auckland 27-19. The match featured a standout performance from 21-year-old player Israel Leota, who scored a try after climbing high to take a box kick.
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Watch: Young star soars high for superb try in Harbour derby win
21-year-old Israel Leota climbed high to grab a box kick as North Harbour beat rival Auckland 27-19 in the Battle of the Bridge.