Denver leave Sacramento with win

Denver’s perfect start to the PRO Rugby season continued on Sunday as they departed Bonney Field with a 35-13 win over hosts Sacramento. Two tries by Max de Achaval and another big performance from the pack led the way. More details to come as they emerge…

SACRAMENTO 13
Tries – O. Kilifi (17)
Cons – M. Bergamasco (18)
Pens – M. Bergamasco 2 (26, 31)
Yellow cards – M. Bergamasco (43)

DENVER 35
Tries – M. de Achaval 2 (9, 48), H. Germishuys 2 (14, 63), N. Kruger (75)
Cons – W. Magie 2 (15, 76)
Pens – W. Magie 2 (28, 33)
Yellow cards – C. London (52)

SACRAMENTO
1 Valdemar Lee-Lo 2 Ray Barkwill 3 Olive Kilifi 4 Robert Meeson 5 Sione Sina 6 Kyle Sumsion 7 John Quill (capt.) 8 Langi Haupeakui 9 Chris Saint 10 Pate Takiveikata 11 Joeli Tikoisuva 12 Mirco Bergamasco 13 Nemia Qoro 14 Shane Moore 15 Garrett Brewer

16 Kali Tavake 17 Toke Kefu 18 Estephan Tuamasaga 19 Matt Doubek 20 Sione Latu 21 Ronald Dwyer 22 Ryan Thompson 23 Ryan Koewler

DENVER
1 Ben Tarr 2 Nick Wallace Chris Baumann 4 Logan Collins 5 Christian Wiessing 6 Gannon Moore 7 Hanco Germishuys 8 Pedrie Wannenburg (capt.) 9 Niku Kruger 10 Will Magie 11 Timana Tahu 12 Ata Malifa 13 Chad London 14 Mike Garrity 15 Maximo de Achaval

16 Luke White 17 Jake Turnbull 18 Soane Leger 19 Brodie Orth 20 Brian Wanless 21 Justin Pauga 22 Michael Al-Jiboori 23 Bobby Impson

Referee: Leah Berard
Assistants: Derek Summers & Marc Nelson