in the final. They then lost to Auckland in the National Provincial final. North Island First Division Northland lost all five matches and ended the season being demoted to the second division. Waikato were coached by Richard Bolton and included Tawera Nikau, who had made his debut in 1986. Bay of Plenty included Mark Woods, Gary Mercer and Russell Stewart. Southern Zone First Division Wellington were coached by Howie Tamati for the second year. The team included Adrian Shelford, Sam Stewart, George Lajpold, Sonny Whakarau, James Leuluai, Robert Piva, Tony Kemp, Mike Kuiti and Barry Harvey. Harvey and Leuluai both made their debuts for Wellington during the year. Canterbury were coached by Ray Haffenden. Canterbury conducted a three match North Island tour during the year, playing Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Wellington. They also hosted Auckland during its 75th Jubilee celebrations, losing 20-38. The Canterbury team included Esene Faimalo, Ross Taylor, Wayne Wallace, Brendon Tuuta and Phil Bancroft. The West Coast were coached by Tony Coll. North Island Second Division The Wellington Emerging players side won the second Division title for the third successive year. Midlands defeated Northland at the end of the season to earn promotion into the first Division. South Island Second Division West Coast B won the second Division, ending Canterbury B's nine-year domination of the division. They defeated Canterbury B, Otago and Southland on the way to the title. Glen Gibb and Bernie Green both played for West Coast B. National Club Competition The national club competition, called the Lion Red League Nationals for sponsorship reasons, was won by the Northcote Tigers who defeated the Mangere East Hawks 14-12 in the final. The final was held at Carlaw Park. In a qualifying match, He Tauaa (Southland) defeated St Kilda (Otago) 33-14. Club competitions Auckland The Northcote Tigers won their first ever Fox Memorial when they defeated minor premiers, the Mangere East Hawks, 12-8 in front of 14,000 fans at Carlaw Park. It was the first time a North Shore club had won the Fox since 1941. The Te Atatu Roosters won the pre-season tournament, defeating the Mount Albert Lions 24-20. The Otahuhu Leopards won the knock out Roope Rooster, defeating the Glenora Bears 24-8 in the final. Jason Lowrie, Marty Crequer, Gary Freeman and Shane Horo and Todd Price Junior Kiwi played for Northcote. Tom Conroy served as the Tigers trainer. Paddy Tuimavave, Tony Tuimavave and