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We took 14 players to the Crowborough B Festival.

Everyone of the boys played a full part in the games; the

enthusiasm, commitment and play was fantastic.

Our first game was against Crowborough. We won 10 - 0.

The team was concentrating from the kick off and really took the

game to the Crowborough. We were too strong in all aspects of

the game - forward over the gain line and good distribution and

running in the backs.

The second game was a very tight 1 - 0 win against an

extremely physical Tunbridge Wells. It was our defensive play in

this game that I believe really won it for us. I would like to

mention Josh for his support play in this game (and I believe he

got the try!). I would also like to say well done to the boys for

keeping their discipline.

The third and final game was against Hove. Although we

won 3 - 0, this was a very tight game against a strong team. The

first half was particularly tough with their forwards slightly edging

the gain line battle, one try scored by Rococo was made the

difference. At half time we spoke about the forward battle and

what we had to do to change things. Our forwards took this on

board and immediately managed dominate and consequently

our back line was able to function more fluidly runningin a

couple of tries. John organised our attack and defensive play

extremely well - really closing them down - early, big hits. Tackle

of the match for me was right at the end where Christiaan held

on to the Hove man for dear life allowing us time to put him into

touch!

Rococo deservedly won our man of the day cup. Tackle

count and try count second to none.

Well done boys - FANTASTIC!!

G E N E R A L

FEEDBACK:

T h e b o y s

have cottoned on

w e l l t o t h e

differential in roles between forwards and backs.

BACKS - Our attacking play over the last two tournaments

is really taking shape with good passing down the back line with

the boys running on to the ball at speed. There were occasions

where the line lost shape; the boys need to keep their position

on the field and not be tempted into the rucks and mauls - leave

it to the forwards!! I would like to see the wings run with the ball

a little more.

FORWARDS - Our forwards are also very happy to run with

the ball in hand and their support play is excellent - Their target

can in the rucks and mauls (using their shoulders rather than

hands as the major point of contact) - pushing the opposition off

the ball.

Defensive play was obviously awesome, letting no tries in.

The boys really have stepped up a level with regards to their

tackling. Remember - don’t give them any room - move towards

them.

NEXT STEPS (in addition to the above)

- We need to have a couple of back moves.

- Kick off / penalties - we need to have a few moves.

- Lines of defensive play for forwards - e.g. Who hits the fly

half? Who covers the blind side?