Ashford RFC U13s Match Report 23rd October 2005
Pace combined with handling secures 9 try victory.
Ashford 63 – Dover 0
Following 6 consecutive away wins, this was the Ashford Under 13s first home appearance of the season. Aware from previous encounters that Dover Under 13s are not a strong side, Ashford used the fixture to experiment with selection. As a result, several new players were given their first experience of a place in the starting line up.
With many familiar faces on the bench, the Ashford forward pack initially struggled to generate momentum in the battle for possession against a plucky Dover side. However, once the formation had bedded down, the Ashford forwards created a solid territorial platform for their pacey back division to exploit.
Centre Luke Chinnery opened the try scoring after a quick passing movement and a flanking run took him outside the Dover defensive cover. This score was soon followed by debut tries from winger Gareth Jenner, wing forward George Woodrow and prop Tom Collins. With all 4 first half tries being converted by fly half Daniel Head, the team reached the break a 28-0 lead.
For the second half Ashford fielded a more experienced line up and the players were asked to concentrate on utilising their passing and support game. The objective was to move the ball from contact rapidly into the wide open spaces where, Ashford had the advantage in pace. Within a minute of the restart, the tactics were rewarded with a try from centre Adam Batt. This was followed by two tries from wing forward Christopher Albrow, then a second try from Chinnery. With the clock running down, the try scoring was concluded when scrum half Rory Beech touched down following an end to end passing movement.
Daniel Head converted all 5 second half tries, adding to his 4 successes in the opening half. Having achieved a remarkable 100% goal kicking record, Daniel was also rewarded with the “player of the week” accolade.
Next Sunday – 30th October – Ashford Under 13s entertain Essex side South Woodham Ferrers.
Ashford 63 – Dover 0
Following 6 consecutive away wins, this was the Ashford Under 13s first home appearance of the season. Aware from previous encounters that Dover Under 13s are not a strong side, Ashford used the fixture to experiment with selection. As a result, several new players were given their first experience of a place in the starting line up.
With many familiar faces on the bench, the Ashford forward pack initially struggled to generate momentum in the battle for possession against a plucky Dover side. However, once the formation had bedded down, the Ashford forwards created a solid territorial platform for their pacey back division to exploit.
Centre Luke Chinnery opened the try scoring after a quick passing movement and a flanking run took him outside the Dover defensive cover. This score was soon followed by debut tries from winger Gareth Jenner, wing forward George Woodrow and prop Tom Collins. With all 4 first half tries being converted by fly half Daniel Head, the team reached the break a 28-0 lead.
For the second half Ashford fielded a more experienced line up and the players were asked to concentrate on utilising their passing and support game. The objective was to move the ball from contact rapidly into the wide open spaces where, Ashford had the advantage in pace. Within a minute of the restart, the tactics were rewarded with a try from centre Adam Batt. This was followed by two tries from wing forward Christopher Albrow, then a second try from Chinnery. With the clock running down, the try scoring was concluded when scrum half Rory Beech touched down following an end to end passing movement.
Daniel Head converted all 5 second half tries, adding to his 4 successes in the opening half. Having achieved a remarkable 100% goal kicking record, Daniel was also rewarded with the “player of the week” accolade.
Next Sunday – 30th October – Ashford Under 13s entertain Essex side South Woodham Ferrers.
posted by Ashford RFC Under 14s @ 11:15 am
<< Home