Under 11's V Swansea Uplands Development 04/10/09

4th October 2009

Swansea Uplands 43 - South Gower 19

Tries: Ieaun Hulme, Max Collis (2).
Conversions: George Grammenos (2).

At Swansea Uplands on another beautiful morning, we played Swansea Uplands whilst we also sent a team to Bryncoch. We have 21 players in the squad, with 1 out injured and sending 12 players to Bryncoch we had 8 players fro this game. Unfortunately, in those 8 players, we only had 1 dedicated forward, which showed throughout the game.
We borrowed 2 different players from Swansea Uplands each half. The first half we borrowed Brayden and Lewis for our forwards and also played Sam Jones and Ieaun Hulme there.
Playing the first half uphill, we struggled. We were inefficient at the breakdown and could not secure any turnovers at all. Throughout the 1st half we conceded 4 tries, 2 of which were converted. We made some good tackles, namely Morgan Lucas, playing his 1st game for us.


Half Time Swansea Uplands 24 - South Gower 0

The second half started with 2 new players from the Uplands in Luke and Sam. We brought Sam Jones back out onto the wing and Ieaun Hulme to outside half moving Max Collis into the forwards and also Morgan Lucas.
We started well and the direct running of Max Collis brought us our first score of the half. The conversion rebounded back off the crossbar. Uplands restarted and Ieaun Hulme caught the ball and straight running with a few lovely steps, and Ieaun ran from his own 22 to score a great individual try. George Grammenos converted.
Uplands replied with 2 good tries of their own due to our lack of tackling, but Max Collis came strong again and powered his way over for his 2nd try of the game. George Grammenos converted. Unfortunately, Uplands made another break from the breakdown, a good covering tackle from Will Lucas brought their player down short of the line but he offloaded well and registered another try which they converted.

Full time
Swansea Uplands 43 - South Gower 19

I was very pleased with the players today considering we only had 1 forward out of 8. It could be a case for looking at our compliment and training players in different positions. Today, the boys heads never went down and we continued to have go which was pleasing to see.

Players to mention :

Morgan Lucas - His first rugby game and he played very well. With 1 training session under his belt he tackled like he had played for a while and made a couple of lovely breaks. Well done mate.

Ieaun Hulme - Tackled, passed, ran and did everything expected of him in position and out of position. Rounded it all off with a stunning individual try.

Max Collis - Continued from his 3 tries last week to register another 2 this week. Strong and direct in the running and tackle.

We have a guest report still to be posted for the other game at Bryncoch. It shall be up on the site as soon as i receive it.

Training Wednesday 18.30 hrs sharp. Well done boys.