Rugby Teams going on Tour / Awaydays Rule 1: What goes on Tour stays on Tour…………..
… so who bought Strauney back? – a lot of time and effort went into taking him a long way away – and leaving him there………..
A damp, dreek afternoon, cold n slippery, which made the footing a bit dicey but gave the advantage to Stamford’s drilled pack cos of their bulk – tighthead had a B.M.I. well into 3 figures and was immovable but Mods play running rugby and with Harry popping the passes around, the three’s were soon into their stride.
For all of Stamford’s advantage at the scrums and mauls, they weren’t doing much with the ball, encouraging Mods to attack in the loose and, when the Ref allowed (not very often), to pounce on anything at the breakdown. Stewie was brilliant at nicking last gasp ball – too brilliant and got binned in the second half.
It was James, (young guest prop) who showed the real pace and go forward that was needed, popping out offloads and leading from the front.
Day.V.LateIvermy chased up, supporting in his inimitable way, Turbo organised the Gaffer tape, JacamoJeff got stuck into the big fella and did a great job to hold him, Feasey fell over laughing at many of the decisions… it wasn’t very funny.
After yet another gallop through by James to break the line, Sean (proud Dad) ran a direct line against the play and was in under the sticks – converted try. Nige Davis limped off (his latest surgical enhancement had moved). What was called for was a substitute with guile, subtlety, safe hands and delicate touch. Hubie had got lost on his way to the Golf Course and bought all these virtues onto the field – in very small quantities – but being a big lump he defended brilliantly.
Stamford hit back with 2 unconverted tries.
Near the end of the half (49 minutes!!) a series of rucks & mauls on the Stamford 5metre line led to 2 of their players being binned – though Mods couldn’t capitalise
Half Time Mods 7 -v- 10 Stamford
The second half with the wind and drizzle behind them, allowed Mods to push up into the Stamford half and stay there. Joe stubbed his fag out and threw his weight around, blistering pace, nearly scored in the corner – 2” short – we all know the feeling …
as do many of our WAGs….
A Stamford forward complained he had just been hit by that big Fokker* ..
Coley politely informed him that ‘Big Fokker’ was called Herbie**
Question of the season;
Stamford No.8 asking The Scrim if he ever smiled
– The Scrim didn’t understand the question.
Lots of hard work, many strange penalties, at last a gap and Feasey scampered through outpacing the young full back – converted.
Bloodgate Simon stayed uninjured, ran the ball out wide, never got any luck, Semi.I.E.Damo did his usual demolition job in midfield, Harry lost patience (for a change) with the Ref’s inconsistencies and with the game winding down, Stevie kicked his third goal for an Offside penalty.
Last gasp score for the Stamford winger who got up and told the Ref he had not made contact – Ref didn’t believe him!
A really enjoyable battle with a great bunch of guys, a real pleasure having a few beers with them after the game.
* World War 2 plane
** World War 2 Joke
Man of the Match – James. Hard work, pace, good hands. LEADERSHIP. |