Week 4 review - Horowhenua upset Wairarapa Bush

Two tries from midfielder Richard Bussey and one from prop James Ngatapuna enabled Horowhenua-Kapiti to finally break their drought in the AA Rewards Heartland Championship in Levin today.

They scored a shock 18-12 win over previously unbeaten Wairarapa-Bush 18-12 for their first win in the competition this season.

Behind 5-6 at halftime, the home side launched an all-out attack in the second half for decisive win, with Dion Nepia adding a penalty to their three tries.

John Dodd kicked four penalties for Wairarapa, whose still lead pool A of the championship but by just a point.

Horowhenua-Kapiti 18 (Richard Hussey 2, James Ngatapuna tries; Dion Nepia pen), Wairarapa-Bush 12 (John Dodd 4 pen). Halftime: 5-6.