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Norfolk Rugby U17's success in County Tri-Series

Norfolk Rugby U17's success in County Tri-Series

Joanna Storey15 Nov 2018 - 17:33
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Plenty of representation from Holt Colts in this County Championship

From Peter D'Amery, Holt RFC Colts Coach:

On Wed 7th Nov, six players from Holt RFC helped inspire Norfolk Rugby to victories over Cambridge 22 - 7 and Suffolk 19 - 7.
The players included in this week's games were:
Tom Megesson (1)
Owen Ridgeway (4)
James D’Amery (9)
Jake Mermagen (10)
Jake Small (12)
Dani Long Martinez (15)

Over the last few weeks the Norfolk side have gone from strength to strength with plenty of representation from Holt RFC

In total we have had 11 Holt players selected for Norfolk:
Charlie Hewitt
Tom Megesson
Owen Ridgeway
James D’Amery
Mathew Austin
Jake Mermagen
Joe Hollidge
Jack Small
Tom Bailey
Gregor Taylor
Dani Long Martinez

Report below from Alan Cooper;

Norfolk Rugby U17's Success in County Tri-Series
Norfolk played fixtures against Suffolk and Cambridge at Thetford Rugby Club.

First up was Cambridge, from the kick-off Norfolk made their intentions clear with very direct running from the forwards, and a wide attacking game plan from the backs, this quickly paid dividends with 2 early tries. Cambridge then enjoyed some good territory and possession but defence held tight and soon it was Norfolk who again charged down pitch. From a well worked lineout the Norfolk pack drove out wide to score, this was followed by 2 further tries to Norfolk. Cambridge did score a well deserved late consolation try, but the final score saw a dominant Norfolk win 27-7.

Next we played Suffolk, after a slow start and going down a try, the Norfolk pack stepped up a gear and started to dominate the contact areas, which in-turn provided the platform for our very talented backline to cut loose in the last quarter and score 3 super team tries, leaving the final score a win for Norfolk 19-7.

Many thanks to the players who on the night were simply superb, and thanks for the amazing support on the side lines which really does help.

Thanks to the Clubs for supporting this important County Rugby age group.

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