Worthing College IXV 24 v Canterbury High IXV 14 (A)

Worthing continue their unbeaten start to the season with a good win away to a well coached Canterbury side. The game was dominated by a very strong wind that blew straight down the pitch which made kicking and passing very difficult.

Canterbury contested the ruck and played to the referee very well and constantly challenged Worthing possession. The Canterbury 15 would also be a constant threat throughout the game.

Worthing played with the slope and wind in the first half and would score all of their points in the first 35 minutes. Worthing's first score came from a solid scrum with Jack Metters working the ball blind and capitalising on the space created. The try was also converted by Jack.

Worthing's next two scores would come from Stephen Brown who finished well on both occasions beating a total of at least 6 defenders. Both scores where unconverted and fine examples of the style of play Worthing are working to achieve.

Worthing's final score came a minute before half term when Tom Lowe finished a very strong Worthing set piece. The final try of the half would be converted by Jack Metters and the half time score was 22-14.

Playing in to the wind in the second half Worthing played some of their best rugby of the season. Both the lineout and scrum were dominant for Worthing throughout the game and these would provide excellent first phase possession for the Worthing backs. The referee became increasingly involved in the second half with the breakdown becoming very scrappy. The scoreless second half was concluded with a full length attack from Worthing which would be turned over close to the line.

Next week Worthing play Peter Symonds in round 5 of the Daily Mail. The game is at the leisure centre and scheduled to kick off at 1400.
Paul Cox
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