Lead Coach: Pat Dean (patrickdean@victor-hugo-ltd.com)
Assistant Coaches: Paul Rodgers, Kingsley Lang & Ed Dawson
Team Managers: Tracey & Jimmy Fullerton
UNDER 14'S VICTORY
Jersey academy U14's played host to Saracen's U14 squad this weekend and two matches were played over the 2 days.
The first on Saturday was played on the main pitch and saw the Jersey team come out strong from the start. The Saracen's, somewhat jaded from travelling, had little time to compose themselves before the first try by Jersey was scored and converted. Jersey rolled players on and off the pitch to allow the whole squad opportunityto play against this quality opposition. The team changes were seamless however as the ball was placed over the line time after time by the home team.Excellent rucking by Jersey forwards was complimented by lightening runs and superb passing by the backs. The final score was 58-12 to Jersey with player of the match for Jerseybeing awarded to Number 8, Ben Walker who in addition to expert tackling,managed a run out of the scrum from the half way line to score a try.
The match on Sunday, also on the main pitch, was much harder fought. The Saracens team,fully rested, showed their worth from the outset with hard and determined tackling coupled with some excellent runs. Jersey , again a team of mixed experience players , were able to hold off the attack to score the first try. It was an exciting game as both teams fought hard to gain the upper hand. In a game where conversions were few, the score line was much closer with Jersey managing to win by just 5 points, the final score being 10-5. The Jersey player of the match was Adam Spencer who worked tirelessly throughout the game showing quality tackling and expert passing before scoring the concluding try.
Discipline:
Team discipline is crucial to the overall success of any team endeavour. Not only do disciplined teams perform well on the field, but, if teams are able to maintain good discipline both on and off the field, the overall rugby experience is far more positive for all involved. Everybody takes responsibility for what happens.
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