Coastal’s comeback was too late when outside back Troy Stevenson scored.
ANDY JACKSON/Stuff New Plymouth Old Boys claimed a come-from-behind 21-19 win against Inglewood at Vogeltown Park. In a physical and open match, both teams scored three tries.
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Inglewood fullback Cody Hall charges through the defence. Inglewood got out to a healthy 19-7 lead at one stage, but Old Boys’ patience close to the line in the second half secured their fifth victory. Inglewood’s Josh Jacob scored a try and slotted two conversions, but missed a conversion and penalty in gusty conditions, which was the difference in the score line.
During the after-match, Barrett said it was an honour to play 100 games for the club. “I love the boys, I love the team, and I’ve been here from day one. Been tea boy, water boy and come after games at FD [Francis Douglas],” he said.
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Barrett is hailed as he runs out at the start of the match. Barrett made his premier debut in 2014 against Spotswood United, after leaving school a year before. He recalls the match when he had to tackle two strong Taranaki representatives. “I remember having to tackle Seta [Tamanivalu] and Waisake [Naholo]. It wasn’t nice dripping at 85kg.”
Daniel Waite stretches out for a try during New Plymouth Old Boys 54-0 win over Spotswood United.
New Plymouth Old Boys opened their 2021 premier club rugby campaign with a 54-0 demolition of Spotswood United on Friday. The CMK-sponsored competition got under way on Good Friday with Coastal taking out Inglewood 24-22 at home and Stratford-Eltham beating Clifton 26-24 in front of a home crowd.
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Old Boys fullback Adam Smith makes a clean break up the sideline. The final game of the opening round, between Southern and last year s champions Tukapa, is being played on Saturday at Hicks Park in Hāwera.