07/03 Maidenhead U13A v Newbury U13A
March 8, 2010
Maidenhead 5 – 57 Newbury
The penultimate match of the Berkshire League season turned into a comfortablevictory for Newbury. They dominated in all aspects and Maidenhead were never really able to establish a foothold in the game.
Newbury scored nine tries, two apiece from the Britton twins Alex and Will, and one each from Josh Lawrence, Charlie Tillott, Jordan Ruddock, Andy Payne and Finn Conner.
The first try after five minutes was created by a superbly timed pass by Louis Lyne which created a huge gap for Alex to score under the posts. Theo Brophy Clews converted for 7-0.
The forwards set up the second with a series of drives, the rucking and mauling were excellent and when it came out wide Josh was able to shoot down the line and score, another Theo conversion made it 14-0.
The ensuing kick off was caught by Will Britton who stampeded through a pretty half hearted defence to go all the way down the middle, another conversion and it was 21-0.
The vital bonus point was earned when more forward drives created the space for the backs and Alex burned down the wing to score, 26-0
The fifth capitalised on a kamikaze attempt by Maidenhead to run from their own goal line. When it was turned over it was quickly spread by Lee Cowan to the wing and Charlie Tillett who was on starvation rations for most of the match, seized on a rare opportunity to dive over, 31-0
Just before half time came the try of the match. Theo retrieved a kick under his own posts and set off on the counter. He slipped it to James O’Connor who hit the burners down the wing. When he was brought down Jordan was on hand to shred the remnants of the defence and complete a length of field try. Theo’s conversion made it 38-0 at half time.
The second half was slightly more competitive and there was a slight loss of continuity. It took seven minutes before sustained forward pressure ended with Will picking up and driving over from close range to make it 43-0.
Try number eight showed the value of committing the defender and passing before taking contact. It started with Andy making ground before passing to Theo who strode on and returned a well timed pass which enabled Andy to burst through the defence and storm over.
With five minutes left, Finn cut through the middle and out muscled two tacklers to forge over. Another conversion made it 57-0.
We’ve been ordered to mention a big touch finding kick from Andy Payne which we failed to see and also that Theo had a superb match both at Fly Half and particularly when he switched to Full Back. Jack Davis and Ollie Nunn both deserve a mention in despatches for big games in the loose as well.
In the last play of the match Maidenhead finally got on the score sheet when a sustained drive ended with a close range score to end the game at 57-5.
There is still a mathematical chance Newbury can win the League and the last game against high flying Bracknell should be a cracker in a fortnight’s time.
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