Fly Boy: Daniel Waenga sets up an attack at Pukekohe
Winger Israel Dagg claimed a hat-trick of tries as Hawke's Bay remained in Air New Zealand Cup play-off contention with a comfortable 45-14 away win at Counties Manukau on Sunday.
The Magpies defeated the Steelers at Pukekohe to return to joint third place in the table, level with resurgent Bay of Plenty.
Former New Zealand Sevens and youth World Cup star Dagg led the way with 22 points after converting two of his tries and adding a penalty.
The hosts remain at the foot of the table after seven rounds, with only one victory - an opening day derby win over champions Auckland.
The scorers:
For Counties Manukau:
Tries: Po-ching, Lemalu
Cons: Cummins 2
For Hawke's Bay:
Tries: Elliot, Dagg 3, Eaton, Kupa
Cons: Giddens 4, Dagg 2
Pen:Dagg
The teams:
Counties Manukau: 15 Tim Nanai-Williams, 14 Lelia Masaga, 13 Niva Ta'auso, 12 Dean Cummins, 11 Siale Piutau, 10 Tasesa Lavea (captain), 9 Samisoni Fisilau, 8 Fritz Lee, 7 DJ Forbes, 6 Rupeni Nasiga, 5 Andrew Van der Heijden, 4 Jamie Chipman, 3 Tuaefe Palelei, 2 Lance Po-ching, 1 Simon Lemalu.
Replacements: 16 Ilaisa Maasi, 17 Jayden Murch, 18 Viliami Fihaki, 19 Gary Saifoloi, 20 Kevin Farrell, 21 Sherwin Stowers, 22 Romi Ropati.
Hawke's Bay: 15 Israel Dagg, 14 Jason Kupa, 13 Jason Shoemark, 12 Sam Giddens, 11 Zac Guildford, 10 Daniel Waenga, 9 Chris Eaton, 8 George Naoupu, 7 Karl Lowe, 6 Michael Johnson (captain), 5 Bryn Evans, 4 Matt Egan, 3 Anthony Perenise, 2 Hikawera Elliot, 1 Faka'anaua Taumalolo.
Replacements: 16 Ash Dixon, 17 Josh Keys, 18 Johan Snyman, 19 Adam Bradey, 20 Kilifi Fangupo, 21 Aayden Clarke, 22 Mark Jackman.
Referee: Matt Stanish
Television match official: Steve Walsh
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