First XV old boy presents young blood with brotherhood trophySIMON O'CONNOR/STUFF New Plymouth Boys' High School first XV prop Corrigan Millar, left, will take lead from member of the school's 1949 premier team Alan Luxton's drive to keep fellow players in touch. At a school awards dinner on Sunday night, the Year-13 New Plymouth Boys' High School (NPBHS) student was presented a trophy for being the "most popular" player in the school's first XV. The rugby ball shaped memento was awarded to him by NPBHS old boy Alan Luxton, who played five-eighth for the school's first XV team in 1949. SIMON O'CONNOR/STUFF New Plymouth Boys' High School's 1948 first XV team, left, and 1949 team, right. The 17-year-old, who plays prop, said being part of a high school rugby team created lifelong friendships.

Source: Stuff October 30, 2017 03:11 UTC