Worthing College IXV 28 v SEEVIC IXV 26 (A)

Worthing travelled to Southend RFC for the first league fixture of the season full of confidence after a good pre season which included a strong showing against Worthing RFC IIXV.

Worthing started the game strongly and had the major share of possession and territory which led to a score for Greg Bush and a penalty for Jack Metters.

SEEVIC responded well to this pressure and played some solid attacking rugby which forced Worthing to concede a number of kickable penalties and with 5 minutes to go before half time SERVIC led 12-8. Worthing then created a scoring opportunity which was excellently finished by Stephen Brown. Half time Worthing led by 1 point.

The second half was dogged by injuries and somewhat questionable decisions from the ref. This led to a very scrappy half which bred frustration for both sides. In the end the difference between the two sides was the Worthing back three with Joss Lee, Bobby Conroy-Smith and Chris Double all crossing for well worked scores. Worthing conceeded two tries in the second half which due to poor defense allowed them to be easily converted.

So a win but a very scrappy start to the season for the IXV in the BCS Elite League with many things to work on at training.
Paul Cox
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