Codey Rei kicks off for Taranaki in the side's final pre-season clash with Waikato on Friday. Taranaki will head into next weekend’s opening Mitre 10 Cup match after another pre-season loss to Waikato in Te Kuiti on Friday. Taranaki fullback Codey Rei missed an early penalty kick before talented wing Jacob Ratumitavuki-Kneepkens scored a stunning try in the corner. Rei missed the touchline conversion. After the match, Taranaki coach Willie Rickards was comfortable with the pre-season ahead of the opening round.

Source: Stuff September 06, 2020 00:00 UTC