Last Saturday we were able to celebrate excellent victories for both the 1s and 2s, at Havant and Tonbridge Juddians respectively, whilst commiserating with the Gents who were defeated down in Dover. The Seconds can also claim great credit for keeping TJs to ‘nil’ on the scoreboard along the way. Down on the 4G pitch in Hampshire the boys dished up some great running rugby to comfortably overcome a good Havant team. Well done to everyone and for the travelling supporters cheering us on at both matches.
Well, what can I say about this week? Writing this from my own Covid sickbed I am afraid, we have had a number of players, coaches and support staff succumb to the virus since Sunday. Our best wishes go to everyone of course. Consequently, we were forced to cancel training on Tuesday but are doing everything we can to field two teams for this Saturday’s visit of our local rivals Sidcup RFC. Both the Firsts and Seconds had tough fixtures against ‘Cup in then autumn, coming out with good victories. That said we know these games are always a challenge and the Sidcup Firsts have won their last three games and sit 8th in the league table.
In terms of selection for Saturday, given Covid and injuries there will obviously be a number of changes to both teams, with starter and positional decisions being left to as late as possible. This is the the time we can benefit from having a deep squad of senior players, with a great deal of talent still available. You will forgive me if I don’t set out the First XV team in this blog as usual, because as I write this …… I don’t know what it is😊
Last week’s Firsts victory cemented 3rd place in the league table, closing to 4 points from top slot, held by Dorking. Obviously, this week’s match against a powerful Sidcup team will be difficult but whoever plays will be well-prepared, doing everything we can make it six wins in a row. Conditions look dry for the weekend so please do come down to support both teams for their 2pm kick offs.
Keep well.
Adam