U12s Match Report 12th Nov. 2006

 

Sunday 12th saw a very good turn-out at Old Rutlishians considering this was Remembrance Sunday and many people were committed elsewhere. Everyone deserves a big thank you for your efforts this year to support your children and make sure that they are always available for training and matches. This committment is certainly paying off on the field.

 

For the second week in a row Camberley Under 12s played excellent rugby with the A team winning their match and the Development team coming a close second. Both teams played against the same Old Ruts team and the results show the strength in depth that Camberley possess.

 

The development team were the wrong side of a 21-0 score but that belied the closeness of the game. The Dev Team were particularly unlucky not to score when William Hassell made a dramatic breakaway to run three quarters of the pitch length but was bundled into touch just before the try line. Great spirit was shown by many players such as when David Radkiewicz made a tackle from behind and in bringing the man down received a boot in the face. David just winced with pain and picked himself up to make the next tackle. Well done! Another try saving tackle was made by Josh Harvey who had to run towards the corner to intercept an Old Ruts player who had slipped through the defensive line. Josh gave his all and managed to take the player out just in time.

 

The A team scored 12 points against Old Ruts and were deserving winners. The rugby was not quite as fluent as the previous week against Guildford & Godalming. This may have been caused by Camberley's dominance in the pack with the forwards winning at least two scrums against the head and stealing some line-outs. The first try was mauled over the line with Jack Robinson and Tom Daly sportingly agreeing to share the credit as they both had a hand on the ball when it was grounded. Elliott Harvey converted for another two points. Obviously not satisfied with half a try, Tom went on to get one of his own after a powerful drive by the forwards.

 

Much to the disappointment of some parents there was no pitch invasion this week and all the matches were played in a very good spirit.

 

Hopefully we can continue this high standard when we entertain Effingham at Watchetts Park next Sunday. Don't forget that we have the social afterwards. There will be a sheet in the clubhouse this Wednesday for anyone who has not already booked their food (Curry or Pizza).