By request, a photo of a super coach
Captain courageous
Man of the match, Big Joe G
The bitter taste of defeat makes the sweet taste of success that much better. The taste today - pure nectar. A win and a good win against Yarm, who have prevailed in both previous encounters saw a relieved and smiling touring party heading back to the school at Yarm for dinner. With wingers Ben Caleo and James Snell both out with shoulder injuries, and a cloud over pivot Joe G and captain Clayton the focus of the team at the morning practice was clearly evident, they knew they needed to win. That focus was taken into the game and for the first time on tour we started well, really ell. Maintaining possession and dominating territory we should have put points on the board well before the break. The first try on the half time whistle by one of the outstanding backs, big Joe, saw us turn with a 7 - 0 advantage. Torrid tight exchanges with players flying in with little regard for their bodies and bone tingling tackling were the order of the second half. A great 2nd 5 pointer by our Man of the Match, Joe G, saw the lead increased before it was pegged back by Yarm to 14 - 7, a tense final quarter was on the cards. The match was fittingly sealed on the final whistle by Richard Askern. A great end to the rugby on tour.
Our relationship with Yarm is really developing into something special, something to maintain and cherish. Now that the tally is at 1 - 2 (in their favour), in the last three years we think they owe it to us to tour next year.
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7 comments:
Well done to you all. The hard work paid off. I am sure you not only won, but enjoyed playing as well. Enjoy the last leg of the trip and safe travels home.
What a way to finish. Well done boys and also to the coaches and team management!! And thank you Mr Wilson for the pic of the best looking coach! enjoy London and have a safe trip back home.
the Gilmore's
well done guys. I'm sure the tour has been a great experiance for all. Look forward to hearing some of the stories.
What a brilliant outcome for the last game of the tour. All the best for the tourist side of the trip. Thank you everyone for your entertaining updates.
What a great result! Well done everyone ,coaches ,managers,strappers,medical and players.
A winner never quits and a quitter never wins.
Thankyou so much for "the blog" very entertaining and informative and as 17 y.o boys are not huge on communicating with parentals (unless an emergency i.e no credit/need money)so it was brilliant keeping us in touch with you all .Not sure what we will do for entertaintment next week!!!!
cheers
Anne and Michael
What a great win.... congratulations!!!!!!
Enjoy the rest of your tour in London. have Fun. Thanks to all staff and coaches.
Robyn and Benn
Dear John, Mark, Chris, Ray, Bill and Davida,
Thank you all so much for making this trip of a lifetime possible for our boys.
Cheers,
Sue.
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