It was a classic schoolboy rugby game between Shore and Kings yesterday. Both teams contained match winners and both had tactics to win the game.
The last few minutes of the first half were particularly exciting: Shore hard on attack, the 10 grubbers through, the centre gets a favourable bounce, races 20m for the try under the posts......and the ref blows him offside. Shortly after that, Kings kick a penalty and it's a 10 point turnaround.
Kings play with the wind in the second half and camp inside the Shore 22 for an eternity. Great defence from Shore and multiple raids by Kings enthuse the crowd. Full credit to the Kings captain for electing to go for tries not goals when offered several penalties in kicking range.
Shore holds on to a 19-15 lead until just before full time when a blind-side dart by their rangy 9 leads to a converted try; full time is blown, Shore 26, Kings 15.
The Kings 12 was a danger all day and the 15 bravely carried an injury during his many attacking forays. Shore's 7 inspired his team in attack and defence and the 10 organised his backs with intelligence.
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