G'day from the sunny Gold coast.
After a night with hosts, all the boys I spoke to reported that they had enjoyed staying with their families and, having been dropped off about an hour before kick-off, the boys spent time swapping stories of the previous evening.
The two teams played on neighbouring pitches in the beautiful grounds of All Saints Anglican School.
Clifton B vs. All Saints U12
Lost 19-0
Despite dominating the breakdown area for the majority of the match and maintaining possession very well the Bs were unable to convert this in to points as the opposition tackled relentlessly. All Saints managed to score one early try on a breakaway and the score then stayed at 5-0 for the majority of the match. We new that they had superior speed in the backs and so tried to play a forwards dominated game, this worked but unfortunately we couldn't make the breakthrough. It was towards the end that, realising we needed to take a few risks that we then leaked another two tries. All the boys played well in hot conditions.
Clifton A vs All Saints U13
Lost 53-22
The result doesn't reflect how close and entertaining this match was. There was some excellent rugby played by both sides. At the end of the first half the score was 17-10 to All Saints and we were camped in their twenty-two, unfortunately, they scored a run away try to go into the break 24 -10 up. The second half was much the same with the boys making some great tackles. The difference between the two sides was one lad who was able to penetrate our defence time and time again and ended up scoring three of their tries. It was a tough game because of the heat but Clifton finished with their heads held high and certainly scored the pick of the tries.
We were very well hosted by All Saints School and the boys all disappeared with their families once more looking forward to an array of different activities.
Well done boys sounds like you played some great rugby have a lovely evening with your hosts .Enjoy kate x
ReplyDeleteWell done lads .. it sounds as if the games were tighter than the score line suggests. The heat will certainly take it out of you. 'Onward and upward' comes to mind for the next match. Main thing is not to get down and keep enjoying yourselves. Hope the thumb is improving Tom ..... waiting to see you in the line-up!! ;-)) from Tom's Nan & Grandad
ReplyDeleteGreat games to watch, the school and sports field was outstanding, best so far - met a few of the host families, great people. The boys are being well looked after and were taken fishing, surfing and in some cases boating in the back garden lakes! All the lads are in great spirits and having a great time, two more match days to go and lots of surfing, watersports etc for the lads - these guys are looking super fit
ReplyDeleteWow back garden boating..... You are very lucky boys what an experience. Don't get any ideas Sammy J our decked BBQ area is perfect !!! Have a fantastic day tomorrow surfing those waves lots of sun cream and wear your hats !!! have fun x
ReplyDeleteCongrats guys, sounds like you played your hearts out, we are so proud of your efforts. The host families sound fab, Drew, if you have been fishing hope you caught a big one, looking forward to the photos!!!! We are feeling very jealous of all your adventures down under, have a wonderful day surfing tomorrrow, Drew, good luck with standing up...it does help. xxx
ReplyDeleteSo Mr Digby, Mr Smith , Mr Langley and Mr Averis, how are you enjoying your few nights away from the boys? Trust you are getting some early nights in to catch up on the sleep!!!
ReplyDeleteA message to Jessy, from his Mum and Dad and Dillon,...Dad is technologically inept and can't work out how to log on to this blog, but they are all missing you. Hope you are having a super time and not being disturbed by Will snoring too much.
Will,hope you are having a great time too and showing the boys how the surfing should be done !! love Dad , Mum and Olivia . Keep it going , we are all proud of you !
Diggers and the boys, hope you are enjoying the break from the boys, maybe working on your tans, doing some beach fitness....? The photos are brilliant and it looks like everyone is having an incredible time. The matches sound thoroughly entertaining and well worth the effort. It sounds like the boys are doing the school proud. Nice one fellas, keep up the good work! All quiet on the baby front here!!
ReplyDeleteL.A.D.S ie ( Langley,Averis,Digby,Smith)hope you are enjoying the break from the boys its well deserved,thank you and Lads ie ( the Rugby playing boys) good luck with match tomorrow be strong. We are all very proud of you , we might not be there in person but we are behind you all the way! Enjoy and have fun Kate x
ReplyDeleteGood luck in your game tomorrow lads. Work hard, play well, enjoy it and play your hearts out.
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