Under 11's V Vadre 13/12/09

13th December 2009

Vadre 7 - South Gower 14

Tries: Callum Carson (2)

Conversions: Kieran Charles (2)

After weeks of no training due to the weather and 2 weeks of postponed games, the boys were eager to get going. Unfortunately, the lack of training showed as we looked rusty in areas.
However, we started the game brightly with some good running from Ethan Smith, Kieran Charles and Callum Carson. The breakthrough came in the first half when a lovely break from Kieran and quick thinking allowed him to offload to Callum who raced clear to score the first try. Kieran stepped up to convert.
The game restarted and we knocked on which gave Vadre the chance to put us under pressure. Their big forward pack kept rucking and rucking and got to within 5 metres from the line but Kieran came out of the maul with the ball and fed Moggy who cleared our lines. We gave good chase and closed Vadre down in their 22. After a couple more phases by Vadre our back line rushed up quickly to put them under pressure and Ethan Smith intercepted the ball. Ethan was held 10 metres out by his opposite number but a good loop and shout from Callum, alerted Ethan who passed for Callum to step one player and dive over for his second of the game. Kieran Charles stepped up and nailed the conversion.

Half Time

Vadre 0 - South Gower 14

Changes were made at half time to ensure that all 14 of our boys played. Moggy made an appearance at prop for us and was dominant in the breakdown. Vadre came at us strong but a few missed tackles cost us as they had a ruck metres from our line. We gave a penalty away for being offside and Vadre tapped quickly and went for the corner. Unfortunately we were not switched on enough and didnt face up, even though we talked about this before the game. Vadre scored in the corner and converted. With 10 minutes remaining, the game was swinging both ways. We had a few chances with Max Collis making a nice run but the support was lacking. Vadre put us under more pressure and some excellent defence, namely from Tom Mogridge ensured we turned the ball over and cleared downfield. In the final minute, Jack Bates went on a surging run through the centre and set up the ruck. When the ball was not coming, the referee blew for full time.

Final Score:

Vadre 7 - South Gower 14

Players to mention.

Kieran Charles - Ran sideways a few times but when he ran straight, Vadre had no answer for him. Kieran constantly breaks tackles but has the sense to offload at the right time setting up a try for the team today. Good game Kieran.

Ethan Smith - Tackled everything, tended to drift in midfield a bit but after vocal support kept his position and made some timely runs. His rush defence led to his interception and good offload to Callum set up our second try. Well done Ethan.

Callum Carson - Needs to keep his tackles lower, but his aggression cannot be faulted. Ripped the ball several times and is starting to run straight !!!!! Rewarded for his fine support today with 2 good tries. Well done Cal.

Tom Mogridge - Scrum half for the first half and delivered the ball away well. Played prop in the second half and dominated the breakdown. His quick thinking and excellent mauling technique brought a comment of "He is like a drainpipe rat" from one of the Vadre supporters. This, I take as a compliment. Excellent game Mogman, keep it up !


A bit rusty today in several areas, no doubt due to the lack of training and the visible loss of Paul and Owen. We still managed to see the game out and register a good win against a much much improved Vadre side.
Well done guys, a real tough one next week against Loughor away. No training this week due to the state of the home pitches. See you all Sunday.