A strong Worthing side travelled to Dorking RFC for what was to be an eventful day’s play. A lacklustre warm up followed by an indifferent performance and opposition break away try put paid to any chance of competing in the Cup competition come the latter stages of the competition. With plenty of disappointment in the eyes of the players it was clear that not too much needed saying and with that we moved on to the next fixture against Richmond 2s (Rich whaaart? ‘Richmond’). They were as usual abrasive in style and had a number of very dangerous athletes always putting the Worthing side under pressure, however Worthing managed to collect two scores and win comfortably against the Richmond second string side. Hereafter it was on like Donkey Kong, Worthing progressing into the second tier tournament to play Reigate and Esher.
The Reigate game was close for a short time then Worthing opened up the field with some excellent rugby scoring tries a plenty working together well as a side offloading well, creating space and finishing when the opportunity arose.
The final game against Esher was to be a tough encounter however the best was saved until last with the early Worthing lethargy being vanquished from memory and the sights of Conroy-Smith and Pitchford sprinting down the touch line replacing them.
In all a day of what might have been, a better warm up, more responsibility taken or a more direct approach during the opening moments of the day. However one tackle eventually shaped the entire day, if the Canterbury player is brought down a win was possible and that falls on every mans shoulders.
Lessons learned and better things lay ahead but for today the ‘Established Plate Winners’ title will have to do.
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Worthing College
Open Evenings
9th and 10th November 2009
16.30 - 19.30
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