Straight from the kick off, we were camping in the Ikhaya half. How this did not convert to points is due to final passes not going to hand or not being passed at all, Ivan's drop goal attempt could also be included in this.
Anyway, about 5 minutes before half time, after a string of 10 phases, with the ball being driving up the middle, thrown left and right across the field, a 3 0n 2 overlap was converted into a try with Sean "Moooostache" Hutch scoring under the posts for our first try of the season.
Following the kick of, the forwards took the ball up through Bruce "I hate to run with the ball" to gain 10 meters (out of his 238.75 metres gained during the game, so much for "Don't run so far during shadow! It's not realistic!"). The ball was then chipped over the flat Ikhaya back line into space and was collected on the second bounce. The ball then went through numerous pairs of hands before Ross "Junior" Main Sheard threw a dummy, to nobody, to open the gap so he could score under the posts. Try 2 for the season.
The second started in pretty much the same manner as the first. Then Ikhaya scored 2 intercept tries, which put us slightly on the back foot, until Bruce , in another storming run up the middle, dotted the ball under the sticks. Try 3
Following this, the ball was thrown around a little too recklessly in search of the illusive 4th bonus point try. Which in the end did not materialise leaving the final score at a pretty convincing 24-12, considering that all Ikaya's points were scored against the run of play (Much like the way Stormer's points are scored).
All in all, a good performance with very good defence and awsome work upfront by the forwards giving the speedy backline the opportunity to throw the ball around. It's nice to see a game plan being stuck to for once.
So, to put everything in perspective.. the scores, logs, new pools..etc...
The Scores
The Pools
How about some tries????
The New Pools
The New Fixtures
So this week we have a bye, then we are playing the Panthers, so there better be a good turn out for practice on Sunday. Last year we narrowly lost to them, so this year a big win would be nice. High Five!
Next, we are planning a bit of a mid season braai/fines meeting up at the UCT tennis club, so I need you guys to start thinking of a good date for that.
Lastly, a big thanks to those of you who joined us for the swim yesterday. It's good to see that level of commitment with 20 odd people being there. That thanks is not extended to Igor and Justin, that is very Abbo to leave early. Where you scared of getting your R300 000 cars dirty??
Turtle Power!!
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