Cook relishing Barnes switch after 20-point haul on debut

■ By BEN JAYCOCK

BEN Cook starred on debut with a 20-point haul that helped Barnes see off National Two East title favourites Esher last weekend and the fly-half says the win showed that his new side can compete at the top of the table.
Cook joined Barnes in the off-season after taking a year out from rugby to focus on his professional career as a doctor following three seasons with Richmond in the Championship and National One.
The 28-year-old was delighted with his first appearance for Jack Heald’s side as the visitors edged their London rivals 3938 despite a nervy bac...

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