Wasps run rampant against Richmond to remain undefeated
Wasps ran in ten tries against Richmond to remain unbeaten in the Tyrrell’s Premier 15s Development League.
Wasps ran in ten tries against Richmond to remain unbeaten in the Tyrrell’s Premier 15s Development League. With seven tries before half-time, Wasps were in outstanding form proving clinical inside the opposition half. Despite horrendous weather conditions in the second half, both sides put on a determined display to battle through to the final whistle.
Wasps dominance was clear to see from the start of the match, scoring twice within ten minutes. Georgia Wood (Sponsored by ABC Surveys Ltd) finishing from close range and Kendall Templeman dotting down shortly afterwards.
Wasps were relentless with great precision to continue to rack up scores. After a strong set piece, the backs connected well in midfield to create space for Makeda Lewis to race over in the corner. The bonus point score followed shortly after for Megan Horwood (Sponsored by Newbury Self Store) who scored three on the day.
Flo Williams, who orchestrated the match well from fly-half, gave a great show and go before dotting down in the corner for the fifth try. Megan Horwood (Sponsored by Newbury Self Store) scored twice more before half-time with a 50m interception and a strong carry from just inside the Richmond 22m to seal her hat-trick.
As the second half began the weather turned and Twyford Avenue was drenched in rain and hail. Despite the conditions, both sides continued to show endeavour in attack. Sammy Graham (Sponsored by European Astrotech) darted down the touchline to open the scoring in the second half.
Richmond hit back with their opening score shortly afterwards, after good field position was converted with strong carrying from the forwards.
With a number of changes and conditions worsening, the game began to slow down with handling errors an inevitability. Wasps managed two more scores in the closing stages, both from well weighted cross-field kicks from Flo Williams. The first finished by Deirdre Roberts, and Makeda Lewis scoring her second to finish the match.
Wasps will be delighted with a fantastic team performance, reflected in the score line. With dominance from the forwards and a good connection between the backs, they proved clinical in crossing the whitewash. They will face a mammoth test next week as they play the other undefeated side in the league, Harlequins.
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Georgia Wood
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Makeda Lewis
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Megan Horwood
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Megan Horwood
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Megan Horwood
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Sammy Graham
Try
Deidre Roberts
Try
Makeda LewisKey moments
Highlights
As it happened
- Wasps FC Ladies II
- Richmond FC II
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Georgia Wood Try 1:00'
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Kendall Templeman Try 11:00'
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Florence Williams Conversion 12:00'
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Makeda Lewis Try 18:00'
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Megan Horwood Try 22:00'
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Florence Williams Conversion 23:00'
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Florence Williams Try 28:00'
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Florence Williams Conversion 29:00'
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Megan Horwood Try 35:00'
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Florence Williams Conversion 36:00'
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Megan Horwood Try 38:00'
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Florence Williams Conversion 39:00'
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Caroline Flohil Sub On 40:00'
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Mica Evans Sub Off 40:00'
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Sammy Graham Try 41:00'
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Try 44:00'
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Helena Ironton Sub On 50:00'
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Suzie Flowers Sub Off 50:00'
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Rona Mitchell Sub On 50:00'
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Danielle Harrisson Sub Off 50:00'
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Deidre Roberts Sub Off 57:00'
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Maud Muir Sub Off 57:00'
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Esteira Hiwaizi Sub On 57:00'
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Makeda Lewis Sub Off 57:00'
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Michaela Dorrian Sub On 57:00'
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Johanna Dombrowski Sub On 57:00'
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Daniker Willmore Sub Off 60:00'
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Mica Evans Sub On 60:00'
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Megan Horwood Sub Off 60:00'
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Tiana Gordon Sub On 60:00'
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Claire Wright Sub Off 63:00'
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Deidre Roberts Sub On 63:00'
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Kendall Templeman Sub Off 65:00'
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Makeda Lewis Sub On 65:00'
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Deidre Roberts Try 70:00'
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Caroline Flohil Sub Off 70:00'
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Daniker Willmore Sub On 70:00'
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Makeda Lewis Try 73:00'
Team selection
Wright, Claire
Flowers, Suzie
Templeman, Kendall
Roberts, Deidre
Lewis, Makeda
Williams, Florence
Graham, Sammy
Wood, Georgia
Horwood, Megan
Muir, Maud
Wigley, Amy
Allen, Kasey
Willmore, Daniker
Harrisson, Danielle
Evans, Mica
League round up
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Standings
| # | Team | Pl | Pts |
| 1. | Wasps FC Ladies II | 18 | 64 |
| 2. | Darlington Mowden Park Sharks II | 18 | 16 |
| 3. | Saracens Women II | 4 | 12 |
| 4. | Harlequins Ladies II | 4 | 12 |
| 5. | Loughborough Lightning II | 4 | 8 |
| 6. | Gloucester-Hartpury Women's RFC II | 4 | 8 |
| 7. | Bristol Bears Women II | 4 | 8 |
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