Napier Boys' High School maintained their unbeaten run in the Super 8 1st XV rugby competition with a 27-7 win against Hastings Boys' High School in Hastings today.
It was Napier's first win against Hastings, the joint defending champions in the comp with Hamilton Boys' High School, since 2015. Napier boasted a superior forward pack and their structures and systems couldn't be faulted in the second round clash.
Captain and hooker Tyrone Thompson led the visitors by example and deserved his two tries. Tighthead prop Patrick Teddy was also prominent in a cohesive pack.
Thompson said he wasn't surprised by the margin.
"Our boys are used to working hard."
It was national champions Hastings first loss on New Zealand soil in two seasons and manager Jason Bird said he was proud of the manner in which his troops hung in when their line was pounded for long periods.