New Zealand star Beauden Barrett kicked 21 points while playing a central role in both attack and defense Sunday to lead Suntory Sungoliath past Kubota Spears 26-9 and into next weekend's Japan Rugby Top League final against Panasonic Wild Knights.Barrett, capped 88 times by the All Blacks, opened his account with a 20th-minute drop goal as the Spears' physical pack prevented the five-time Top League champions from making any early headway at Higashiosaka's Hanazono Rugby Stadium.His second penalty made it 9-6 Suntory in the 30th minute. Shota Emi's try six minutes later opened up the game,…READ FULL ARTICLE
