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Vay Wilson (31)
I just assumed it was a plea for some overdue adult intervention.
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David Wilson (68)
Newington play Trinity tomorrow at Trinity. 3.15 kick-off for 1sts.
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Greg Davis (50)
From the WC newsletter.
During the holidays our 1st XV and 2nd XV will be playing a friendly match against Scots College at Queens Park on Saturday 11th July. 2nd XV will commence at 1pm, with the 1st XV commencing at 2:15pm. This is set to be an enjoyable local derby, which the boys are looking forward to playing.
During the holidays our 1st XV and 2nd XV will be playing a friendly match against Scots College at Queens Park on Saturday 11th July. 2nd XV will commence at 1pm, with the 1st XV commencing at 2:15pm. This is set to be an enjoyable local derby, which the boys are looking forward to playing.
Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
Friendly?
Crackerjack
Bill Watson (15)
Had to leave Scots v Waverley 1s at HT, but it was an entertaining and engaging 1st half, so would be grateful for any full time result.
Seemed clear that both sides were running quite a few of their 2s(?) up in the 1s, both in the piggies and in the backlines, as you'd expect in such an out of comp 'friendly'.
Waverley went ahead early with an intercept to one of the inside backs, who showed terrific pace to outlast the cover. Converted. Waves 7-0
Scots worked their way downfield with some good pick and driving, and scored down the left. Missed conversion. Waves 7-5.
Scots scrum was dominating, and the Ref called "stop pushing" quite regularly, enforcing the 1.5m rule well.
At about the 20' mark, scots had again worked their way into the Waves 22, and executed a nice, but regulation, catch and pass sweep to the right to go in for their second try. Converted from put near the tram-track. Scots 12-7.
The early feeling-out was over, and action mainly occurred between the 22s. Some close marking, good clean hitting and an arm-wrestle ensued.
Waves lost their No.3 to an injury to his left arm. Serious enough for him to not be able to continue.
A couple of minutes before oranges, the ball got out the Scots left wing (14), who straightened nicely, stood tall in double contact, and was able to get the ball back inside to support. Close in backing-up saw the Scots No.10 out-pacing the cover coming back inside to score a lovely team try. Converted. Scots 19-7.
And that's how it stayed to oranges.
Final result anyone?
Seemed clear that both sides were running quite a few of their 2s(?) up in the 1s, both in the piggies and in the backlines, as you'd expect in such an out of comp 'friendly'.
Waverley went ahead early with an intercept to one of the inside backs, who showed terrific pace to outlast the cover. Converted. Waves 7-0
Scots worked their way downfield with some good pick and driving, and scored down the left. Missed conversion. Waves 7-5.
Scots scrum was dominating, and the Ref called "stop pushing" quite regularly, enforcing the 1.5m rule well.
At about the 20' mark, scots had again worked their way into the Waves 22, and executed a nice, but regulation, catch and pass sweep to the right to go in for their second try. Converted from put near the tram-track. Scots 12-7.
The early feeling-out was over, and action mainly occurred between the 22s. Some close marking, good clean hitting and an arm-wrestle ensued.
Waves lost their No.3 to an injury to his left arm. Serious enough for him to not be able to continue.
A couple of minutes before oranges, the ball got out the Scots left wing (14), who straightened nicely, stood tall in double contact, and was able to get the ball back inside to support. Close in backing-up saw the Scots No.10 out-pacing the cover coming back inside to score a lovely team try. Converted. Scots 19-7.
And that's how it stayed to oranges.
Final result anyone?
Wristman
Alfred Walker (16)
Had to leave Scots v Waverley 1s at HT, but it was an entertaining and engaging 1st half, so would be grateful for any full time result.
Final result Scots 36 over Waverley 28.
A good hit out for both sides in a competitive encounter.
Second half much the same as the first.
Scots throwing the ball wide at every opportunity, Waverley content to pick and drive for long stretches.
Ironically Waverley looked most dangerous throwing the ball out wide when their talented backs got the chance to run and jink.
The difference for me was in the styles of rugby played, Scots with the pod system and firm intent to keep the ball in hand play a more fluid game that built pressure across multiple plays criss crossing the field.
Waverley tend to play it up the centre.
Not sure who Waverley were missing but Scots were without their 5 Australian schoolboys - McCauley, England, Girdler, Strang and Smith and Woods and Prindiville who were also on duty for NSW at Riverview last weekend.
Haven't seen many of the CAS teams in action this year but the most noticeable difference would appear to be the speed at which the game is played.
GPS rugby a slightly faster affair.
This was certainly the case with the CAS versus GPS match a few weeks ago up at Knox.
Little between the teams on the field today though.
Final result Scots 36 over Waverley 28.
A good hit out for both sides in a competitive encounter.
Second half much the same as the first.
Scots throwing the ball wide at every opportunity, Waverley content to pick and drive for long stretches.
Ironically Waverley looked most dangerous throwing the ball out wide when their talented backs got the chance to run and jink.
The difference for me was in the styles of rugby played, Scots with the pod system and firm intent to keep the ball in hand play a more fluid game that built pressure across multiple plays criss crossing the field.
Waverley tend to play it up the centre.
Not sure who Waverley were missing but Scots were without their 5 Australian schoolboys - McCauley, England, Girdler, Strang and Smith and Woods and Prindiville who were also on duty for NSW at Riverview last weekend.
Haven't seen many of the CAS teams in action this year but the most noticeable difference would appear to be the speed at which the game is played.
GPS rugby a slightly faster affair.
This was certainly the case with the CAS versus GPS match a few weeks ago up at Knox.
Little between the teams on the field today though.
Crackerjack
Bill Watson (15)
Many thanks, Wristman. A good competitive hit-out for both sides, as you say.
Looking fwd to the resumption of comps next week...
Looking fwd to the resumption of comps next week...
BRUMBIEJACK
Larry Dwyer (12)
Was there as a Waverley parent & must say that the game was very good to watch. Both teams had more than a few players out but they both came to play. Perhaps because it wasn't a trial game the standard was much better than pre-season & because it's not a CAS or GPS game there was virtually no silly niggly bravado. Essentially both teams came to play some rugby on a lovely day and provided a good, hard game of rugby. Lovely flowing try from Scots just before half time with lots of 50:50 passes sticking and a great Maori side-step from the Waverley no. 5 over the Scots no. 14 to score in the second half were my highlights. Good size crowd and a nice day. Waverley 2nds won 10-8 at the death. Well done to all four teams.
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Nev Cottrell (35)
Yes... It was definitely a friendly... And played in good spirits by both teams.
An example was the jovial sledging by the old boys on the scots winger ... He handled it very well.
Good to see that waverley 2nds got the win ... In a close one.
In the main game, scots were definitely missing more stars, but waverley also without at least a few ... Not sure if due to long term injuries ... Eg to Zac c and the number 10 (tyzac)
Either way there was a moment deep in the 2nd half, when a 2nd intercept almost hsppened and could have seen waverley clinch the win
Either way very entertaining and hopefully will see more such games in future.
Ps what happen to that fantastic indigenous kid that was in the scots 16as last year... Winston?
An example was the jovial sledging by the old boys on the scots winger ... He handled it very well.
Good to see that waverley 2nds got the win ... In a close one.
In the main game, scots were definitely missing more stars, but waverley also without at least a few ... Not sure if due to long term injuries ... Eg to Zac c and the number 10 (tyzac)
Either way there was a moment deep in the 2nd half, when a 2nd intercept almost hsppened and could have seen waverley clinch the win
Either way very entertaining and hopefully will see more such games in future.
Ps what happen to that fantastic indigenous kid that was in the scots 16as last year... Winston?
sidesteppa
Watty Friend (18)
my highlights of the game >>
Gregor
Ward Prentice (10)
Anyone see the New v Trinity game? How did the teams go?
Cash
Sydney Middleton (9)
Scots were very, very impressive against Waverley. With a team comprised of boys predominantly in the 2nd XV, their raw skills (catch & pass etc.) were fantastic. Both centres were outstanding (Hawkins), and Poiner adapted well into an absent Theo Strang's role at 9.
Waverley looked well-drilled on offense, and had a few fantastic talents, namely in the forwards. The fullback had impressive footwork, but has the same problem as Barnes from SJC 1sts - he's a turnover machine as soon as a technical piggy is able to come in and pilfer it from him.
I also saw the second half of Grammar vs Cranbrook, and although Grammar seemed strong winning the half two tries to one, I think the overall result was Cranbrook taking the game by 12 points. From Grammar, the entire back row, the fullback and the outside were strong, and for Cranbrook it was their entire forward pack plus the inside centre and five-eighth. Both teams adapted well to having key players yellow carded, and Grammar were without Sheldon.
Good start to the weekend, and a testament to the strength of G.P.S. rugby in my honest opinion.
Waverley looked well-drilled on offense, and had a few fantastic talents, namely in the forwards. The fullback had impressive footwork, but has the same problem as Barnes from SJC 1sts - he's a turnover machine as soon as a technical piggy is able to come in and pilfer it from him.
I also saw the second half of Grammar vs Cranbrook, and although Grammar seemed strong winning the half two tries to one, I think the overall result was Cranbrook taking the game by 12 points. From Grammar, the entire back row, the fullback and the outside were strong, and for Cranbrook it was their entire forward pack plus the inside centre and five-eighth. Both teams adapted well to having key players yellow carded, and Grammar were without Sheldon.
Good start to the weekend, and a testament to the strength of G.P.S. rugby in my honest opinion.
BRUMBIEJACK
Larry Dwyer (12)
Or a testament to the strength of funding/resourcing of GPS rugby in my honest opinion…..That having been said (I'm a Waverley parent so everyone is better funded than us - no crocodile tears though as it's enjoyable being the socialists of the private school scene) I thought the Scots Waverley game was played in great spirit and with great enterprise by both teams and should be repeated in future years at the same time.
Cash
Sydney Middleton (9)
Yes. Let's ignore all the hardwork that the players in the G.P.S. (from teams down to the 10ths and beyond) put into their rugby. Let's ignore the enormous rugby culture that has built up over the past few decades in regards to the First XV competition. Let's ignore the fact that the G.P.S. produce nearly half of our state's representative players. Let's ignore the fact that there are a plethora of ex-G.P.S. boys in the Wallabies squad to head to the World Cup this year.
After all, all their accomplishments only come because of the 'strength' of their funding.
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Ahem.
I think if you look at the number playing in the schools and the number playing rep level at state or above while at school at the time when present professional (who are not representative) players were at school the GPS is seriously under represented.
Dare I say that this suggests that more is wrung out of each GPS boy <18 than boys in other systems.
Either that or just another example of statistics, bikinis and fish net stockings.
Not in straight
Vay Wilson (31)
Did New play Trinity this weekend? Any scores?
2nds = New 62 beat trinity 5
1sts = New 36 beat trinity 21
I agree with what you said about the scots centres, i think they've finally found a good combo in the middle with hawkins at 12 and simpson at 13. i thought simpson lined up well and more than did his job on the noticeabely bigger 13 from waverley (smirnotis)
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