Tough match ends in draw for U13s
Published: 21 September, 2011
QEH was pencilled in as an early tough fixture which would test
the U13 rugby team's grit and determination to the core, and so it
proved.
Pleasing fluent play from the backs saw the ball go wide to
explore the space while the forwards battled hard in the rucks and
mauls. Brooker led by example with disciplined aggression - an
example that more forwards need to follow. Scrums were strong,
lineouts problematic, but two tries when the ball passed through
most of the team showed the potential of a full team effort. Tom
Leman attacked effectively from full-back, earning a Merit for his
efforts while Alex Williams wrestled fiercely in mauls, tackled
hard in defence and kept the ball flowing in attack to deserve his
Merit.
Despite too much ball lost on contact, not least as an attack
was snuffled out on the opposition 5m line with a minute to go, the
team can take great heart from the commitment of the whole squad
under the positive, encouraging leadership of their captain.
Perhaps there is an element of regret for a lost win, but there is
now genuine competition for places and a real enthusiasm for the
season. Training must be tough but hopes are high.
Final score: Plymouth College 12 QEH 12