On Wednesday there was no calendar fixture for the Under 9s and so the coaches came together and devised a Tri Nations Tournament. An 8-a-side contact match was played with every member of the Under 9 team giving their all in what was to be the last bit of rugby for the season.
The first match saw Tonga play Samoa in a close encounter. Edward M made some wondrous tackles, what a way he has come since the start of the season. Arthur L was another who had a good game, running hard with the ball in hand and proving a real nightmare to bring down. Henry W made some good last ditch tackles and suddenly the tide turned. Shea J and James B both hit the gaps to find their way through the defence to the try line. Shea in particular made a cunning run down the blind side, a brilliant bit of individual talent. The game ended a respectable 10-10 draw.
The second match was a very close match with excellent tackling from both sides. Tom H in particular made an excellent tackle against Russell F (we knew you had it in you Tom) but the powerful back line of the Fijian team, made up of Adam S, Russell F and Toby d’B proved too much. Wilson W had a good match at scrum-half and good passages of play both ended in tries by Toby d’B and Russell F.
The last match was a game of the highest quality, the rugby was of a tremendous standard and there were some truly epic tackles. Both teams went into the game knowing that if their team won, they would lift the Tri-Nations trophy. Max H had a superb last game of the tournament playing at prop. His support at the break down was superb, rucking over the Fijian danger men. At half time the game was 10-0 to Tonga and the Tonga boys were full of confidence having seen Fiji beat Samoa. However an early try by Toby d’B put a bit of worry in their minds. Some superb tackling by Josh G ensured the powerful runners from the Fiji team were put down early and again Max H made a nuisance of himself at the rucks. One final try by Tonga right on the final whistle saw Tonga worthy champions.
Well done on a superb season Under 9s!!!!
Under 8
Player of the season – Henry W
Tackler of the season – James B
Most Improved Player – Edward Mayson
Under 9
Player of the season – Toby d’B and Shea J
Tag Player of the season – Jack W
Tackler of the season – Josh G
Most Improved Player – Russell F and Matthew W
Tonga v Samoa 10-10
Samoa v Fiji 0-10
Tonga v Fiji 15-5
Posted on
Thu, December 1, 2011
by Admin