Saula Sologa. Photo Heather MackenzieAttempting to barge his way through the Ellesmere defence at the Rakaia Domain on Sunday was Saula Sologa.

Sologa was part of the Mid Canterbury Under-18 team which was beaten by the Ellesmere Under-18s in what was a pre-season trial match, as they look to build towards the South Island Under-18 tournament, which is this year being hosted by Canterbury Metro.

The Mid Canterbury Under-18s will again be in action this weekend, this time against the South Canterbury Under-18s at Hinds.

The Mid Canterbury Under-16s will also play South Canterbury at the Hinds Domain on Saturday, with both games kicking off at 1pm.

© The Ashburton Guardian - 27 August 2019