Barrett was influential without being dominant in a 30-20 Blues victory to open this hybrid Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. “It sure was [highly anticipated), it’s been a long time coming,” said Barrett of his much-awaited debut since signing with the Blues late last year. "Obviously there was that emotional hurdle to get over, playing all my mates and starting a new chapter in my career as well. Hannah Peters/Getty-Images Beauden Barrett met plenty of resistance from his old Hurricanes side in a tough debut for the Blues at Eden park. Hannah Peters/Getty-Images Beauden Barrett was the toast of Eden Park on Sunday as he guided the Blues to a first-up Suer Rugby Aotearoa victory.

Source: Stuff June 14, 2020 06:56 UTC