Mossburn too good for Te Anau in 1980.

Te Anau was beaten by Mossburn in 1980, although Mike Ryan from Te Anau was first to score with a penalty goal just before half time and Mossburn was staring at a second loss.  With a stern talking to at half time Ken Paterson led his forwards to get some good ball to their backs which rewarded in two quick tries to Owen Paterson and Adrian King with Geoff Stevens converting one.

The score stayed put but it was not through lack of trying from  Te Anau who were close on a  number of occassions but just could not finish off.  Ken Paterson and  Denis Kelly, in the loose and Howard Boyd in the tight with Geoff Stevens and Owen Paterson in the backs were the pick of the Mossburn team that day.
Sam Charteris and Murray Gallard were the pick of the Te Anau forwards and Mike Ryan who started at centre then went to first five eight were solid and Tom Law was consistent at full-back.  
REFEREE:  Mr Bill Adams.

Te Anau Rugby Club