Newbury Development 40 – RAF U23′s 12

September 22, 2009

NEWBURY DEVELOPMENT TEAM 40pts
V
RAF U23′S 12pts 

Newbury’s Development played it’s first official game of the season, on Sunday 20^th Sept, following a couple of pre-season games & came away with a well deserved win against the RAF U23 team. 

The early exchanges were even during the first 20 mins. Newbury had a couple of penalty chances which were missed but eventually the forwards won good ball for the backs to engineer a good opening for Anton Welling to cut through to open Newbury’ account. A few minutes later it was Welling, again, who cut through for his second try. This was converted by Sam Katz. The RAF finished the half strongly & forced their way over for an unconverted try. Half time 12-5 to Newbury. 

Both sides made changes at half time but this did not prevent them from continuing to play fast open rugby. Newbury began to assert themselves. Forwards won good ball & the backs began to spread the ball wide. Welling collected a further 2 tries & these were added to by Alec Kingham & Jake McGregor. These were all converted by Katz. The RAF finished the days scoring with a converted try. 

Newbury deserved this win & it shows what is waiting in the wings for the future. The team will play further games during the season.

Final score Newbury 40 RAF U23 12.

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