FCRFC v Kingswood RFC 7-2

A frosty start for the boys, but on a pitch that had stood up well to the recent weather the game was on. Four sessions of ten minutes were played and the team bonded instantly after the Christmas break and the Mighty Fram were back in play.

As you would expect, the first quarter started apprehensively but as the momentum built the team got into their stride. Faced with a heavy front row from Kingswood, Framton consolidated their defence whilst looking for opportunities to put their training to good use and throw the ball out wide.

Hard work and determination resulted in trys for Jack, Jamie, Matt, Nick, Gabe and Fin keeping the pressure on the hosts with excellent supporting play. Marcus, in his first game back after a period of resting was busy smashing through the defence and Olly was involved turning on contact and offering the ball out to the support. Charlie and George added their weight to the mauls binding on low and driving Kingswood back to their half way and beyond. Rory and Nick K on the wings put in some meaty defensive tackles to prevent a couple of breakaway trys. The pack dominated the scrummage with Leo taking the lead in scooping up available ball delivering out to the centres.

A pleasure to watch and as always played with sportsmanship.
(Brian Knowles)