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Baabaas carrying momentum
Woodlands will host the Eastern Northern Barbarians in the feature match of Southland senior club rugby tomorrow.
The Barbarians are currently third equal on the points table alongside Marist and Star with three rounds remaining.
The Barbarians' 33-26 win over Invercargill Blues last week was a relief for coach AJ Aitken and the team.
"Things had been clicking at practice, so it was reassuring to get the win" Aitken said.
This week, the Barbarians have been working on playing with intensity for the entire 80 minutes after they let in 19 points in the last 15 minutes against Blues.
Two of their standout players last week were 2024 Stags squad members Angus Simmers and Morgy Mitchell.
The Barbarians will be boosted this weekend by three more of their recent Stags taking the field down at Woodlands.
Lock Woody Kirkwood, openside flanker Leroy Ferguson and halfback Connor Collins make this a formidable Barbarians team.
Aitken had praise for the way his veteran utility forwards Brenton Howden and Lachie McCall have played this season.
"They've been great leaders for us again this year."
Woodlands lost 29-26 to Marist last week and in the process they lost their captain, Liam Howley, with a hamstring injury.
Blues have a tough game against Pirates Old Boys tomorrow. POB firmed as competition favourites after beating Star 42-0 last week.
Star will try to get some confidence back on their home ground against Marist.
