U13s Strong Performance

Withy U13s:

Away to Newton Abbot 20/09/15

W 14 : 36

Withy continued their good work on the road for their third successive away fixture following a great performance at Newton Abbot.

Withycombe opened strongly against a sizeable home side, competing fiercely at the break down, tackling well and shipping the ball through the hands to create space to run into.

The good work and sustained pressure soon had Withy 2 tries up with the ball passing through numerous hands to land well worked scores.

The pressure continued but Newton battled well in mid field and were able to stage a single counter attack in the face of determined Withy defence. Tom Humphry and Leo Knowels were notable combining well to tackle and snuff out the home side intrusion. Newton's efforts were finally rewarded making it 7 points to 12 to Withy at the the break. Withy certainly had most of the half and finished deep in Newton Abbot territory with the ref's whistle denying them some momentum.

The second half continued in the same manner with Withy piling on the pressure and playing controlled rugby, rucking and tacking well and getting the ball out wide. Four further tries were landed before a consilation effort from Newton before the final Withy try.

A resounding victory against a team that contained individuals who were head and shoulders taller, proving that the boys growing confidence should not be dented by the size of the opposition. Strong tackling and aggressive rucking in numbers will always prevail. The game can be summed up as a very competent determined effort against some big lads. Notable work from Joe Graham at full back, Eddie Warlow upfront and Alex Wolsey on the wing.

Try Scorers: Jayden Gore (1), Ben Wilkinson (2), Finn Musgrove (2), Will Cornish (1)
Conversions: Will Cooper (2), Sam Diprose (1)

Men of the Match: Jayden Gore (forwards) for good work upfront, Ryan Daffin (backs) stepping in at full back for the first time and some superb tackling