25th and blazer game for Joel Winterburn
Joel Winterburn gained his first cap for the Nua in 2011 v NZ Universities, playing all 9 games of the 2011 season. He then headed overseas and returned to Horowhenua Kapiti in 2018. Joel’s been one of the most consistent performers of the team over the past few seasons which earned him the Heartland Player of the Year trophy last year, as well as being Horowhenua Kapiti Maori player of the year in 2018 and 2020. Joel plays for Rahui and captained them to a Ramsbotham Cup Premier Championship in 2020.
All the best for your blazer game tomorrow and well deserved, Joel!