BARNSLEY RUFC JUNIOR SECTION

UNDER 15`S

MATCH REPORT

SUNDAY 27 APRIL 2008

BARNSLEY U15’S 45 DRIFFIELD U15’S 13

Barnsley U15’s made the long journey across to Driffield and recorded a fine 45 – 13 win to round off an excellent season.

First on the score sheet after just two minutes was fly half Josh Lewis. He received the ball from a set scrum, dummied his opposite number and crossed under the posts. He also added the conversion.

Driffield then put together a series of driving runs and were awarded a penalty in midfield which they kicked successfully. This fired up the Barnsley side who had not conceded appoint in the last two matches. They took a quick penalty and fed Blake Marsland Gray who off loaded superbly to Greg Colbridge. The flying winger cut back inside and crossed for a well worked try. Greg also added the conversion.

Following excellent work by Aidan Tallant and Jamie Todd, Barnsley forced their way in to the Driffield half. The ball was moved quickly to the right and Greg Cranston came in to the line and managed to squeeze over in the corner. Greg Colbridge added the conversion.

Driffield then showed good hands in the backs and following a couple of missed tackles scored a neat try on the wing. However not to be outdone the Barnsley try machine that is Greg Colbridge picked the ball up 5 metres inside the Driffield half and sprinted past the entire defence to score under the posts. He also added the conversion.

Driffield again fought their way back, and drove the ball in to the Barnsley 22. They were awarded a penalty, took it quickly and scored in the corner. The impressive Barnsley backs then struck with a typical Joe Maycroft effort. He received the ball at pace and gassed it down the wing, rounded the full back and planted the ball for an excellent score. Life is like a box of chocolates after all !

The forwards then set up a series of rucks and drove up to the Driffield 10 metre line. From here Josh Lewis picked the ball up, dipped his shoulder and ghosted in from 40 metres.

It was the Shaw Lane front row that had the last word with Jamie Todd hammering towards the line and feeding Matthew Potts who was stopped just short. Fellow member of the ‘one two three’ club Sam Moss ripped the ball out, and there is just no stopping him over that distance. It put a smile on his granddad’s face, even though it cost him another fiver !
Special mention must go to Sam Wollerton who broke his ankle in training but still traveled with the squad. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back on his feet soon.

Man of the match award was jointly awarded to the hardworking pair of Jamie Todd and Aidan Tallant or `Ayron` as the coach thinks he’s called. It was a fitting finale to an excellent season that has seen players develop beyond all expectations, and left everyone looking forward to 2008/09.