EASTERN COUNTIES U18s
Manager
Simon Lord
Ashtrees, 32 Bury Road, Barrow. Suffolk IP29 5AB
Tel H 01284 811189 W 01394613211 M 07774751496
E Mail simon.lord@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Coaches
David Harvey M 07764 626034 e-mail harvey.d3@sky.com
Chris Roome M 07931 784485 e-mail cjroome@googlemail.com
Mark Whittaker M 07763 806317 e-mail mark.whittaker@homecall.co.uk
9 PLAYERS SELECTED FOR LONDON TRIALS!
THE FOLLOWING PLAYERS HAVE BEEN SELECTED FOR TRIALS.
Ben Campbell, Tom Crozier, Jaco Nel, Charlie Precious, Mike Hogan, Rhys Davies - Horne, Andy Jones, Damian Brambley and Alex Day.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE 9, COMMISERATIONS TO THOSE THAT DIDNT QUITE MAKE IT...
This is the most players invited from EC for many years and the whole squad should be very proud of that achievment and wish you well.
Latest Result: E Counites 10 Hertfordshire 14
Counties learned a harsh rugby lesson on Sunday when they succumbed to a side with far less posession and perhaps also talent, but with more desire and determination to win the game!
Counties could point to 2 clear tries not been awarded but in fairness they squandered too many opportunities to claim the victory! The home side began brightly and were soon camped in the visitors 22. Harvey and Webber were tormenting their opposite numbers in the scrum whilst Baxter once again was excelling in the line out. However, good defensive work from the Hertfordshire back row kept them in the game.
A series of short range efforts were denied before Andy Jones crashed his way over - only for the referee to claim he was unsighted. No matter, it seemed inevitable that Counties would score... it wasn't to pan out like that! Hogan made a clean break and raced into the Herts 22 but then his optimistic pass outwide was easily intercepted by James Littlejohn who raced 70 metres downfield before supplying Stride the easy stroll in by the posts.
Slowly Counties fought their way back and a break by fly half Davies - Horne set up a try. The ball was kept moving with good support runners and when the cover defence ran out, Seb Aguilar was able to waltz over. Half time 7 all.
The second half sadly did not improve much for Counties. New introductions to the Herts front row saw them gain parity and Goring began to influence the lineout for the Greens. Herts were often pinned back but there discipline and defence was superb. Gill, Herbert and Day tried their best to counter attack from deep but too often players got isolated or turned over in the contact area.
Hogan landed a penalty to nudge Counties ahead but the lead was short lived as a good break in midfield was fed on to the supporting Dewhurst to score on the left. Gill and Day combined well to create what seemed like a perfectly good try for Davies Horne but the move was brought back for an alleged forward pass. Counties had other opportunites to create pressure but vital kicks missed touch allowing Herts to escape.
Precious once again led his troops by example with a tireless display at 7 but too often the Couties forwards were thwarted at the brake down. Former Counties player Tom Knights and Man of the Match Bry Walsh stole or slowed the ball down to such an extent that the game lost its shape and Counties became increasingly frustrated and ragged in their approach. Herts closed out the final few minutes of the game to take the victory and spoil the unbeaten record of this squad.
Sadly the result was not how the squad wanted to finish but they can still reflect on a playing record the envy of many. Victories at Under 17s v Yorkshire and Hampshire are no mean achievements and the performances against Essex and Middlesex in partcular will live long in the memory!
From Chris, Dave, Mark and myslef, thanks for all your efforts... it has been a pleasure and a priviledge to have known you!
Divisional Programme.
The selection meeting takes place on Monday Nov 9th and an initial squad of 35 - 40 players will be announced the following day.
Trials will take place on Sunday 15th and 29th at Old Paulines RFC before the squad is reduced down for the warm up matches and the Divisional Festival in January.
Watch this space for news!
PROGRAMME 2009
First Session Sunday 13th Sept - this will be 10.30 to 2.00 - essential to attend!
(Hoping for B-B-Q after, please do not expect to rush off)
Mon 21st Sept - Training at Bury St Edmunds RFC 7.00 p.m.
Sun 27th Sept - Warm Up Match vs E Mids - (Home - Cambridge) Won 22 - 17
Mon 5th Oct - Training at Bury St Edmunds RFC 7.00 p.m.
London Divisional Matches.
Sun Oct 11th E C v Essex Colchester RFC 2.30pm Won 31 - 10
Sun Oct 25th Middlesex v E C Ruislip RFC 2.00pm Won 31 - 19
Sun Nov 1st E C v Herts Bury St Edmunds RFC 2.30pm Lost 10 - 14
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Eastern Counties Under 18s 2009 Squad
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected for the 2009 squad. Standby players to train or play by invitation only due to injury or unavailability.
| Forwards |
Backs |
Standby |
| Ben Cooper |
Henry Dewing |
Calum Caldwell |
| Jake Harvey |
Mike Hogan |
Rupert Edwards |
| Sam Mahoney |
Rhys Davies-Horne |
Stuart Place |
| Ben Campbell |
Harry Downing |
Jack Collier |
| Tim Webber |
Scott Harvey |
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| Val Agafanov |
James Crossley |
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| George Woodley |
Andrew Jones |
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| Gareth Baxter |
Mark Kimberley |
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| Luke Covell |
Mo Osman |
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| Dan Francis |
Damien Brambley |
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| Calum Cashman |
Alex Day |
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| Ryan Oakes |
Ollie Gill |
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| Charlie Precious |
Owen Herbert |
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| Jaco Nel |
Sean Smith |
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Seb Aguillar |
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