Paviors RFC

Last weekend Pavs travelled to Matlock RFC in the first round of the Midlands Regional 2 competition, with perhaps the youngest side they have ever fielded and featuring nine  talented current and very recent Academy players. As such this was always going to be a stiff challenge but the temerity and bravery that these young men displayed bodes well for the future.

From the kick off, both sides set out their stalls in the manner in which they wanted to play, with Matlock very direct and Pavs trying to get to the width. Both sides had their successes in the early contacts but no scores accrued. Midway through the half Matlock broke a series of tackles before going 5-0, with a similar thing occurring five minutes later to take them 10-0 up. Pavs struck back late in the half when they finally got to the width and Leo Tang sprinted in under the post and with the Ollie Anderson extras draw close at 10-7 at the break.

Following half time, Pavs pressed for the lead with several forays into the Matlock 22. Unfortunately, nothing concrete came from this period and one was always aware this could have its consequences later in the game. At this time, Pavs suffered a tranche of injuries brought on by the effort the young boys had put in. As a result, Matlock began to dominate the scrum and the contact area. Pavs T battled bravely, but succumbed to four  penalty kicks and drive overs and a kicked penalty in the last fifteen minutes.

So a difficult day out for all. Despite the result there were a number of excellent performances particularly from youngster Kyle Burney, Leo Tang and Matt Molyneux. Next weekend, Pavs welcome Melbourne RFC to The Stump ko 3.00. All support very much welcomed. Onwards.........!

Squad 

Forward of The Match - Matt Molyneux 

Back of The Match - Leo Tang

Young Player of The Match - Kyle Burney

Nigel Youl

Pavs 1st XV Manager