Two more fixture weekends left before the Christmas break, with all three senior sides in action this Saturday. The 1s face local rival Tonbridge Juddians at The Paddock, while the 2s and 3s travel away to Gillingham Anchorians FIrst XV and Old Colfieans Seconds XV respectively.
Last weekend delivered a mixed outcome for the squad, with an excellent win for the Seconds against Dover, seeing them return to the top of the Counties 2 Kent League. However the Firsts were on the wrong end of the result in a high scoring match away at North Walsham. Unfortunately, having made the long trip to Norfolk, it was probably our least impressive performance of the season against a team below us in the league. It goes to reinforce the point that at this level we just cannot have a matchday where we are not 100% on our game. We gave away easy tries through sloppy defending and credit to Walsham for taking advantage. I was pleased we showed our grit with a try to secure a bonus point with the last play of the game. Every point will count in this league.
This weekend will offer the Firsts a very stern test. TJs are an experienced team, with an 8 and 4 record this season taking them to 6th in the league; with some impressive results against teams at the top of the table. That said, we know we can compete with them but must show the intensity and concentration we demonstrated in the Henley home win two weeks ago. It is exciting to welcome TJs who were playing in National 1 only a year ago.
It’s going to be a chilly one this Saturday but what better way of warming yourselves than shouting on The Oaks at The Paddock. Your support is really appreciated by the boys. Of course there is the small matter of the round ball game match at 7pm, so we hope many of you will stay on at the club to enjoy a great atmosphere.
COYO
Adam