Fri 22 Sep 2023
Stratford upon Avon RFC 24 – 26 Moseley Oak
22nd September
After a tight opening 15 minutes, Stratford enter the Oak 22 with some neat forward play, and a series of drives result in an Angus Wightman try from close range 7-0. This was quickly followed by another score for the black and whites, after a series of strong defensive sets, keeping Moseley pinned in their own half, Wightman pounced on a loose ball, fly kicking the ahead, to make the score 12-0 with his second try in quick succession.
A series of set pieces and poor discipline from Stratford, led Moseley to gain field position and eventually convert a penalty to reduce the lead to 12-3. Poor ruck defence following the restart, allowed Mosely to bring the margin down to two at 12-10.
Ensuing attacking play from Stratford that swept from one side of the pitch to the other, finished brilliantly by Tom Howard in the corner meant the score moved to 17-10. Some poor discipline after the restart gifted Oak three points, and they quickly struck again with well executed backline play to make the score 17-20 at half time.
Moseley scored first in the second half through a penalty, and after many consecutive phases they scored another. Trailing by 9 points with 15 minutes to go Stratford rallied and won a penalty which they kicked to the corner using a perfectly executed lineout maul, finished by Ben Cole scored in the corner, which Gwilym Davis converted from the touchline to bring Stratford back to the game at 24-26. Unfortunately, despite outscoring their opponents 4 tries to 3, this is how the score would end, two losing bonus points were the outcome of the teams’ efforts on the night.
The next week Stratford travel to table toppers Newent.
Stratford RFC have 3 men’s teams that train at Pearcecroft on Loxley Road on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30 and there is a very successful ladies touch rugby section. Both teams are always recruiting and would be delighted to welcome new players, so if you are interested, please do get in touch.
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