Valley rebounded from a heavy opening-round loss with a gutsy 17-13 win over Excelsior in a Citizens Shield club rugby game in Oamaru today.
Excelsior had the wind and led 13-7 at halftime, but Valley completely controlled the second half.
Old Boys again passed the half-century mark with a 50-24 win over Kurow up the valley, while Athletic Marist winger Simon Lilicama scored four tries in a 32-12 win over Maheno.