by Tony Aldridge
| 2009/10/10 | Hemel Hempstead 3rd XV | 43 | Welwyn 2009/2010 | 15 |
By Andrew Bolton
Welwyn 4th XV travelled to Hemel Hempstead 3rd XV this week in what always promises to be a tough competition. Welwyn started well, with the forwards knuckling down to produce some first class ball at the break down and pushing Hemel off the ball in a powerful scrum. Welwyn struck first with Gareth Drew slotting a penalty through the posts early on. However Hemel came back strong crossing the line in the corner for a try. The game offered a physical contest with Man of the Match Simon Gibbs a prime example of how Welwyn's defence had improved as they racked up the tackle numbers. Another two tries for Hemel put the away team on the back foot; however Simon Gibbs crossed the line following a quickly taken penalty just before half time to enter the break at 8 - 17. An injury struck second half for Welwyn saw them lose 3 key players as they saw their Prop, Hooker and Fly Half leave the pitch. Welwyn battled on but with players out of position and an ever increasingly physical game, Hemel proved too strong. Despite some extremely strong moral from the lads and a late try from Full Back Andy Bolton, the final score saw Welwyn fall to defeat 15 - 43. Welwyn have a much needed rest next week, as they set their sights on Hendon 2nd XV away the following week.
By Andrew Bolton
Welwyn 4th XV travelled to Hemel Hempstead 3rd XV this week in what always promises to be a tough competition. Welwyn started well, with the forwards knuckling down to produce some first class ball at the break down and pushing Hemel off the ball in a powerful scrum. Welwyn struck first with Gareth Drew slotting a penalty through the posts early on. However Hemel came back strong crossing the line in the corner for a try. The game offered a physical contest with Man of the Match Simon Gibbs a prime example of how Welwyn's defence had improved as they racked up the tackle numbers. Another two tries for Hemel put the away team on the back foot; however Simon Gibbs crossed the line following a quickly taken penalty just before half time to enter the break at 8 - 17. An injury struck second half for Welwyn saw them lose 3 key players as they saw their Prop, Hooker and Fly Half leave the pitch. Welwyn battled on but with players out of position and an ever increasingly physical game, Hemel proved too strong. Despite some extremely strong moral from the lads and a late try from Full Back Andy Bolton, the final score saw Welwyn fall to defeat 15 - 43. Welwyn have a much needed rest next week, as they set their sights on Hendon 2nd XV away the following week.