Basingstoke Under 18's girls 5 - Ellingham & Ringwood 20

Our team played the best rugby of the season so far to beat Basingstoke by 20-5. Right from the off the forwards put Basingstoke under pressure and were able to force mistakes and gain possession. The backs were able to exploit this possession and went over for two trys before half time. On the occasions when Basingstoke did manage to move the ball along the back line the E's were more than a match and were able to snuff out the attack. After half time the wind assisted kicking deep into the Basingstoke territory and this helped to keep Basingstoke in their half. With Basingstoke pinned down the forwards continued their pressure and were rewarded with an excellent try with just about everyone involved in the move. The E's scoring was completed with an excellent back move resulting in a score under the posts. Right at the death Basingstoke nicked one back by making the most of a rare moment of inattention. A excellent performance. Well done to all who played.

The team was

Sasha Bryan (captain),
Emma Kerridge,
Beth Smith,
Erin Hampson,
Beth Simpson,
Chloe Hinton (try),
Rachel Merrien,
Jess Carey (try),
Sophie Carey (try),
Lizzie Dodd (try),
Hattie Watkins.

This Wednesday we will be training indoors again at Ringwood Health and Leisure, Parsonage Barn Lane, BH24 1PX starting at 8pm. Please be there in plenty of time so that we can get underway promptly as we only have an hour. You can go swimming beforehand for £2.50 per person.

Steve
Steve Dodd
07833 893781