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Sat 20 Oct 2018  ·  Division 4 West
St Edward's O.B.
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Wallasey RUFC
1st xv
Wallasey beaten by league favourites

Wallasey beaten by league favourites

Rob Welsh25 Oct 2018 - 10:41
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Closer than the scoreline suggests

Wallasey went to st Edwards with a full 20 man squad thanks to the help from Tom stead and Karl plant from Oldershaw. The warm up went well and everyone was ready for kick off.
Jack Liddell kicked off and due to a slow kick chase Wallasey found themselves on the back foot straight away with an offload from a tackle and then st Edwards winger running it in. This set the tone for the first 20 minutes with Wallasey not knowing how to respond to st Edwards kick chase distribution utilising the full width of the pitch. It seemed as though Wallasey were in for a tough afternoon but up stepped Jack Liddell offering his direct running from 10 sitting down his opposite number and going under the posts with the full back and covering flanker hanging onto him.

Wallasey didn’t have much possession of the ball but when we did we took the ball up and past the gain line on most occasions.

St Edwards were clinical in attack with their 9s decision making and speed being the difference a couple of times. Their 12s kicking distribution was very good and this was backed up with the chase from their fast wingers and full back. This allowed them to get behind our defensive line and run in some tries.

Positives from the game front row was dominant with Tom stead, Tim halls and Jake Hansen showing their aggression and technically brilliant scrummaging.

Welcome return to mike welsh who added some structure and stability across the pitch

Well done to Alex Lee Jenkinson for his debut at the 13 position stepping up with so many injuries.

We scored the most points against them so far in the league. St Edwards are a good team but are beatable if we take the game to them up front like we did in spells and sort our defensive positioning out for the return fixture at cross lane. Plenty to work on in training this week.

Man of the match goes to Nigel Brierley for his 2 tries from the back of breakdowns.

Match details

Match date

Sat 20 Oct 2018

Kickoff

15:00

Instructions

12.30 meet at Cross Lane. If you are going Direct can you be at St Eddies for 13.45.

Wallasey stash socks required as we have match shorts with the kit. Club Away number 1s required for after the game. This includes a Wallasey Polo, Smart Jeans and Smart Shoes.

If you require Socks or a Tie get in touch with Rob Welsh and the cost is £10 each. If you are going direct to St Eddies can you let Rob know also.

Fines for lateness and lack of attire, Jack will be keeping a close eye out for any perpetrators .
Can you pass me your £5 match fees before the game please.

Lets have a massive win on Saturday FTS!!!

Travelling support is always welcome.

Competition

Division 4 West

League position

2
Wallasey
6
St Edward's O.B.
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