A day of nearly and what might have been was the end discussion within the Worthing camp after a fast and hard fought match between two evenly pitched sides.
The heavy weight visitors more substantial in size although less organised in structure, more than a match for the developing Worthing 2nd XV. Worthing started well scoring a penalty within the fist minute. The game was a turgid affair in the opening quarter with both teams striving for but not achieving dominance.
Both sides conceding turn overs at the break down, with Worthing gaining the benefit at the line out with good work by the lifting pods and excellent work by Wigzell with pin point darts.
Walsh was running well from the base of the scrum and every one of the bare 15 was playing his part in a tough encounter at the field of dreams. Worthing hung on for long periods with poor decision making and the penalty count stopping further scores. White made a last ditch 7point saver as did Conroy-Smith which maintained parity throughout the remainder of the half. By half time it was a 3-3 festival of not quite and if only but the 2nd period would dispel mediocrity from the preceding, as mediocrity has no mates and was no longer welcome.
Worthing hit hard in the second half scoring 2 very well worked trys, one from Hubbard going from 40m and one from Luke from 30m with Jordan converting one. Unfortunately the size of the squad came put the win in doubt as injuries took their toll. Firstly Luke’s thumb became an issue reducing lineout options and then Arnold was forced from the field with a hyper extended elbow. Down to 14 it was bring on the whistle time as the Worthing side had little left in the tank.
BHASVIC played some excellent attacking rugby from all parts, this coupled with an ever weakening defence lead to two trys for the visitors. The last of which on the 15m line provided a kick effectively fro the match, this spooned wide and Worthing lived to fight another day. With the final whistle blown, all players content with a tough contested match, Worthing probably the happier as Big Mo was on the visitors side at the end and 15-15 seeming a solid result.
Man points a plenty gained by all however a few sessions on the brain box may have supplement endeavour to the tune of a win. Hubbard showed good leadership in defence and distributed well, Keith was more of a threat, the front row scrumaged well, Wigzell Smart and Luke all contributing around the field. Birch and Arnold in the row were excellent at the line out and added value around the pitch while the back row worked well, White and Cook growing ever more effective and Walsh leading from the front at all times. The mid field was stifled for much of the day but defended more cohesively towards the end and Jordan and Fitzgerald complimented each other well. The back three was solid with Newson having his best game yet and Conroy-Smith running well when the opportunity arose. Hoddy in his first game deputised well on the wing and also on the flank later in the game a good first days work well done.
Video analysis is for another day, right now rest up and recover from a bruising encounter. Good effort chaps.
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Worthing College
Open Evenings
9th and 10th November 2009
16.30 - 19.30
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