Watched the Scots vs Kings games this weekend. For me, the stand-out teams at Parramatta were the Scots 3rd and 4th XV, demonstrating the depth Scots brings to the GPS rugby this year. Has great footy to watch from both sides, with big hits and outstanding plays from both backlines.
Review of the 3rd XV:
Stand out player of the game: (Don't have names, only numbers)
Kings 11
Kings 1
Kings (didn't have a number on his jersey)
Scots 11
Scots 9
Scots 8
After an interesting start to the first half, with both teams running out with no ref, the boys adapted quickly and got straight into keeping warm and doing extra shape work before the game started. They adapted to the circumstances well, showing the maturity of the young men.
Scots number 11 went in the early minutes of the first half, demonstrating Scots dominant backline and agile players. Scots number 9 driving the game for the boys, making sure the ball was out quickly, and keeping it moving fast made it an interesting game to watch. King's boys demonstrated strong defence and quick line speed, keeping the Scots boys on their toes, and utilising their dynamic back line of runs from their forwards to get the ball moving and finding their open space.
Both forward packs packing down a strong scrum with strong form and aggressive hits, and well structured backlines. Both teams put on a great game of footy to watch Scots going home with the win 32 - 7. The scoreboard does not represent the fight that the King's boys put up, but in the end, the Scots boys went home with the win and demonstrated the true depth that their program has and the hidden talents that they have in their 3rd XV. Keen to watch the Scots 3rd XV this season and see how they go.
Interested to hear others thoughts on the game.
@electrobro, were you present for the game this weekend?
