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Sat 18 Feb 2012 · Midlands 2 West (South)
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Sils Overturn Second!!!
Harrison Law20 Feb 2012 - 10:04
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After the big freeze Sils were hungry for some competitive rugby hoping that the momentum from their recent run of form had not melted away during the break.
Sils travelled to a Newbold team unbeaten at home all season, in fact, the Rugby-based side, had not lost at home in two years until the visit of a Sils team that are starting to make a habit of winning against the top 4 sides in Midland 2 (west).
Sils were down by 10 after just 10 minutes of play after some intricate kicking by the Newbold Fly-half bagged him a penalty and a conversion following a delightful chip over assist for the games first try. Sils soon warmed up and in wet conditions seemed to show a little more hunger for the ball. The two sides continued to trade blows making no impression on the scoreboard until 5 minutes before half time. Tom Waters latched onto a quick penalty tap from the outstanding Dave Edwards and shrugged of a number of challenges to touch down in the corner which really lifted the visiting side. Indeed, just minutes later a quick lineout by Harry Law and captain Jim Roper upped the tempo before Tom Waters forced a penalty in front of the post which Steve Hawkins clinically dispatched.
The interval may have come at the wrong time for Sils but after soaking early second half pressure, including a superb try saving tackle by Cameron Law, Sils slowly grasped more control of the game. The pack were dominating the tight and the lineout gave a great platform to build phases and work the way up the heavy pitch. No. 8 Cameron Law made a break to set up Dave Edwards for the second try and with a successful conversion Sils now turned the screw. Keeping possession well and playing a smart game as the clock ran down. This was a superb team performance and shows that Sils will have plenty to say about the promotion places, perhaps in more ways than one. The Saxons played their League fixture away at Nuneaton Old Eds and following their 6-5 win retained the coveted bog seat. The Colts rounded off a great afternoon with a 20 points to 10 W away at Kettering in the fourth round of the national plate competition to complete the wins.
Sils play Cheltenham North at Copt Heath on Saturday.
Sils were down by 10 after just 10 minutes of play after some intricate kicking by the Newbold Fly-half bagged him a penalty and a conversion following a delightful chip over assist for the games first try. Sils soon warmed up and in wet conditions seemed to show a little more hunger for the ball. The two sides continued to trade blows making no impression on the scoreboard until 5 minutes before half time. Tom Waters latched onto a quick penalty tap from the outstanding Dave Edwards and shrugged of a number of challenges to touch down in the corner which really lifted the visiting side. Indeed, just minutes later a quick lineout by Harry Law and captain Jim Roper upped the tempo before Tom Waters forced a penalty in front of the post which Steve Hawkins clinically dispatched.
The interval may have come at the wrong time for Sils but after soaking early second half pressure, including a superb try saving tackle by Cameron Law, Sils slowly grasped more control of the game. The pack were dominating the tight and the lineout gave a great platform to build phases and work the way up the heavy pitch. No. 8 Cameron Law made a break to set up Dave Edwards for the second try and with a successful conversion Sils now turned the screw. Keeping possession well and playing a smart game as the clock ran down. This was a superb team performance and shows that Sils will have plenty to say about the promotion places, perhaps in more ways than one. The Saxons played their League fixture away at Nuneaton Old Eds and following their 6-5 win retained the coveted bog seat. The Colts rounded off a great afternoon with a 20 points to 10 W away at Kettering in the fourth round of the national plate competition to complete the wins.
Sils play Cheltenham North at Copt Heath on Saturday.
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