In the Central Interior Rugby Union, the Prince George Gnats are expecting to get the roughest ride from the Williams Lake Rustlers. If Sunday's season-opening game in Williams Lake was any indication, that prediction looks more like fact.
In an entertaining contest, the Rustlers escaped with a 20-19 victory when they scored a try in the final 30 seconds.
"That ended it," said Derrick Przysieny of the Gnats. "It was well-fought."
The Gnats had a 10-5 lead at the break but had trouble containing the hard-charging Rustlers in the second half. The host team scored three tries in the half, including the late winner.
Troy McKenzie, a veteran standoff for the Gnats, had all the points for his side -- three tries and two converts.
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