South Gower under 12's were a depleted of side with only 13 players available, none the less the boys were up for a battle. Birchgrove came straight on the attack controlling the ball in the contact area, keeping possession and going through the phases which delivered Birchgrove the first try of the game and a succesfull conversion.
Gower retaliated against the early try, the forwards attacked with the some aggressive runs made by Lewis Clarke and Max Adams to gain South Gower the territiory, followed by Jamie Thomas getting the ball out wide for expansive use of the back line which sent Jonno Blakemore over for a try.
South Gower recognised the skills which increased their confidence, and similarly fought hard for possession before allowing the secure hands of Jamie Thomas, James Bevan Jones who put Chay Smith in space (again well supported by Jonno Blakemore) leaving the Birchgrove defence indecisive while Chay skinned between two defenders for another well orchestrated try.
At half time and 7 - 10 to South Gower, Birchgrove new they had to up the pace which led to both teams confronting up front. Birchgrove had the edge in the forwards and ground out another battling try, finalising the game 17 - 10 to Birchgrove. The Gower boys ceratinly look class in control at times but lack of concentration and some panic passing under pressure helped Birchgrove to victory.
South Gower Man of the match was Jonathan Blakemore for a great try and supportive play on the wing.
South Gower face Birchgrove again in the Opsreys Cup on Oct.14th at South Gower RFC.
Next Sunday...... Mumbles at home.
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