05
May
The team played their final against UTC at the Recreation Ground on 5th May and came away with a 24-8 win!
Our Year 10 team are a strong squad supplemented by one or two younger age players and were heavy favourites going into the final despite one or two absentees through injury or being unavailable.
The game with UTC started very tightly. Both teams were testing each other out and seeing out their sets, with good defensive efforts and minimal risk taken in the opening exchanges.
This changed when St Benedict’s began moving the ball across the pitch and increased the pace of their attacking play. Sure enough the talent on show didn’t disappoint as they scored three times inside the first half the secure a comfortable lead at the half way stage. The tries were shared out including a full length effort from hooker Kolbi J, which was the pick of the tries.
The second half began and St Benedict’s who were now settled really began to exert their dominance upfront and across the whole backline too. They dominated possession and made the opposition pay with some lovely, well worked team tries to run out 24-8 victors.
Mr Harrison, said:
“It was nice to see the boys express their talents and showcase the skills they possess in a county final. They really turned up and treated the crowd who turned up to support them with some nice moments to cheer.”
“The big hope for these lads is that they can really switch on into their final year next year and have a go at the national competition. Well done boys on another solid victory!”
Full Squad:
Jamie G(Captain), Max R, Layton I, Matthew N, Ethan L, Ollie M, Noah D, Riley P, Kolbi J, Joe O, Rudy M, Dainan A, Kylan B, Lucas B, Evan T and Rhys M
