The men s team looked sharp all round, losing just one game all day. Dean Gilshnan beat New Zealand squad member Seamus Curtain 21-18 in the singles, then teamed up with Pat Horgan to beat national pairs champion Raymond Martin. Ross Ellery also looked good, winning against young gun Caleb Hope 21-13 in the singles, before teaming up with Brian Little in the pairs. Meanwhile, Takaro beat Palmerston North 14-10 in a catchup in the women s interclub competition. The playoffs will be at Johnston Park, Feilding, on January 16. Johnston Park will play Palmerston North in one match and the winner gets a bye straight through to the final.