South Gowers last outing in the Ospreys Cup after an unsuccessful campaign against an unbeaten Abercrave RFC. The Gower team managed to field a bare 15 players due to a high number of injuries within the squad, with 3 players making their All Blacks debut being Gavin Shearer, Eliot & Jacob Clement. The squad also included under 11's winger Harri Hooper-Lewis to complete the match day squad.
A glorious February day for rugby, where both sides came out committed to the cause. South Gower went straight on the attack running some good angles amongst some safe hands.
Abercrave however who were mutually as strong in attack claimed the first 5 pointer added with a successful conversion.
South Gower's confidence remained high with the forwards doing really well at the break down with outstanding hard work being demonstrated by Captain Sam Pritchard on the flank and Gavin Shearer, Alex Ashburner really driving the forwards on in attack. Gower hooker Eliot Owen who also had strong game, broke through many tackles, one resulting in a try line dash, but was tackled a yard short. Chay Smith was quick in support, regathered and produced quick ball to Jack Hooper-Lewis to send him in the corner for a try.
The second half, delivered more of the same, with the rucking of both sides performed quickly and effectively. Abercrave however developed a back line move giving them an overlap and the nail in the coffin with the final try of the game. The final score 5, 12 to Abercrave, was a true reflection on the close and very passionate game. A promising performance from the All Blacks with which we can build on as a squad and develop further.
Man of the Match goes to debutante Gavin Shearer who was feerless ball in hand, with no lost possession and a high work rate.
Under 12's Key Dates:
16th Feb Ospreys V Connacht (please confirm to Ian by Tuesday)
17th Feb - fixture T.B.C.
24th Feb Morriston Away (All players reqd. clashes with District game)
13th April Fall Bay Tournament
27th April Penclawdd Gower Cup Tournament
11th April District Super 12's Tournament - squad to be announced.
Any issues email Ian: carve_itup@hotmail.com
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