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Samurai clad Kelston retain the BNZ Condor Sevens title

Kelston Boy's High School have capped a stellar year with a 26-19 victory over nelson College in the final of the BNZ Condor Sevens.

Defending their title the Auckland school, who also won the Moascar cup were too big and fast for the gallant Neolsonians, playing in their first Condor Cup Final.

Two tries to Sosiceni Tokoqio and others to Lolagi Visinia and Leon Fukofuka in the first half took Kelston out of sight in the wet conditions, although a spirited comeback from Nelson saw them retain a faint chance of forcing extra time at the end of the second spell.

Richard Kaisia, Steven Soper and Jackson Harvey scored for Nelson College.

"It's a great honour to win this title as it's been a hard tournament." said Kelston captain Tyler Adams. "We came out blasting but Nelson hit back and showed real courage so all credit to them. We had to use the full squad and 1 to 12 all worked hard and knew the game plan throughout the day."

Adams also praised the organisation of the tournament, the 25th edition of the national school boy sevens but the first sponsored by BNZ.

Teams from the length and breadth of New Zealand made up the 16-strong field that included a number of rugby powerhouses.