Sunday 11 December 2016
CRCC vs Llandaff North
Scorers - Osian D (5), Charlie, Tomos B
Managers Seren Y Gem - Osian D
How do you put into words what happened on Pontcanna fields today? Which words can give justice to the efforts, heart and skills shown by our under 11's team against Llandaff North. It was another incredible story fit for a cinematic release. With Sion Corn along for the ride!! Ho Ho Ho!!!
As the teams warmed up, it was evident the opposition towered over us; but the David and Goliath story is nothing new to our team, its all our boys and girls have known this season.
The difference this time around was Llandaff North seemed to be able to ruck like they had just returned from a three week intensive course with Sam Warburton and David Pocock. They were certainly a tight unit, not interested in spreading the ball out wide, but like rampaging Rhinos took the ball up, recycled and repeated... and repeated until they reached that sweet white line.
Chwareae teg, Llandaff North got results via that tactic and were 3 tries up in no time at all. It looked ominous, but Clwb dan 11 are turning into that boxer or cage fighter that needs to taste their own blood before reacting, as so it was the fight back started.
Osian D scored his trademark try down the wing, before adding a second. Llandaff North were rocked, but another try by them seemed to settle their collective nerves. 2-4 with half time beckoning, and the ball went lose near the half way line. Time seemed to slow down, everyone held their breath and only one person reacted... Felix; he scooped the ball up and in one movement shipped it wide, into Charlie's hands. Charlie now, running so hard, went inside them, outside them, through them and eventually over in the corner for Clwbs third and things were looking alot brighter at half time. The score was 3-4. We had been here before, the belief was there.
The second half started and Llandaff encouraged by their coaches words rucked themselves over Clwbs line to increase their lead, but that was the last time in the game where their dominence at the ruck was observed. From that point on every ruck was a competition, and where before Llandaff North won everything, they now started getting pinged for hands on the ball and offiside by Sion Corn. With Cwlb having more of the ball in the second half, the tries came... first through the ever improving Tomos B, before Osian D ran in a hatrick of unanswered tries. At the final whistle the score was 7-5 ito the home team.
Today once again, the boys and girls showed great spirit. That never die attitude that they have forged through some of the more difficult games earlier in the season is now bearing fruit. It was a richly deserved win, and it was a great early Christmas gift to anyone lucky enough to witness it, a real honour. If that wasn't enough drama for you, next Sunday is the Clwb Panto at The Cayo.
One Last thing, I would just quickly like to that thank Sion Corn for making such an effort turning up and reffing today (in JPs absence) especially at this time of the year. I thought Cai's dad shouting "rubbish ref....get back up your chimney" was a little harsh; especially as he had no influence regarding Clwb losing the coin toss. I cannot and will not put into print what Aled said regarding Sion Corn, but I do concede it was very accurate and amusing. Also, a massive thanks must go to Mel again for manning the cafe allowing the rest of us to enjoy the game.
Ymlaen
Sunday 4 December 2016
Rhymney Vs Clwb
Score 4-10
Osian 4, Charlie 2, Cai, Cameron 2, James 1
Managers Seren y Gem - Cameron/Osian D
Quote JP : Shaking head "Too much football on a saturday"
It was classical crisp December morning in Wales. In a car park in front of Rhymney Rugby's Club house, several brown bags containing copious amounts of Haribo were exchanged, allowing for Clwb to get the numbers they needed to put a team on the field; and what signings these turned out to be.
Clwb with their shirts inside out gelled instantly well with the new recruits, handshakes all around. You could smell the anticipation in the air, mixed with the aroma of Mel's quality hot chocolate.
Clwb kickoff'd, but soon took control of the ball, with Osian going over for the opening try. Yet despite Clwb scoring again through Charlie, Rhymney came back strong with two impressive tries of their own. Our new signings (the front row union) were immense in the scrum, giving Cai B quick ball to operate with. Felix had a number of forceful runs and his running on the shoulder and quick hands led to Clwb going over twice more before the half, but Rhymney struck back; meaning the half time score stood at 3-4. All to play for.
Second half, and Clwb had some more new recruits. We might have lost our new front row, but we gained some skilful backs. Again, an exchange of handshakes and game on. Cai B was playing with increasing confidence running everything back, with one special run down the wing, where he decided pointing at the sky from the halfway line was a good idea; chwarae teg, he went under the posts. Clwb ran in another great try from a line out just inside their own twenty two (try of the season - James). Cameron went over for two more tries from Osian and Charlie extend the lead. Rhymney scored an outstanding try of their own in return that had everyone applauding.
The game ended, and Clwb were victors on the scoreboard. In truth, the real victor of the day was Rugby, Rhymney were the perfect hosts, so generous with their players and attitude and spirit to the game. So a massive thanks to Rhymney from Clwb, coaches, parents and players alike, for making today happem.
And one last thing Clwb, we need to invest in more brown paper bags and haribo!!!
Ymlaen.
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