Joe Collins runs out of the water during the Nutri-Grain Ironman series. Photo / GettySacrifices are starting to pay off for Joe Collins as the Taranaki teenager makes waves in Australia. Rather than follow his father's footsteps Collins, the former New Plymouth Boys High student, learnt his craft at the Fitzroy surf life-saving club from a young age. "When I was younger I played a bit of footy but I was definitely better at surf life-saving than rugby." In the latest Ironman series Collins pipped Taylor by three points for third place overall - a podium finish in round two hinting at his potential.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 06, 2021 03:05 UTC