Old Pats U16 vs Cirencester U16 05-03-23
Our incredible U16 team came from behind yet again, in exhilarating style, to beat a decent Cirencester outfit.
Our incredible U16 team came from behind yet again, in exhilarating style, to beat a decent Cirencester outfit.
With at least 10 changes, Pats rested many of their first team players, choosing to bring through another handful of promising youngsters from their thriving juniors section to face a significantly stronger Minchinhampton side at Hampton Fields.
The sun shone brightly under glorious Leckhampton Hill providing perfect playing conditions as Counties 3 Gloucester North third and fourth placed rivals went toe to toe with the Gloucester side.
A determined and disciplined defensive effort held them out for a great team win. A nice contrast to last weeks disappointment saw a happy clubhouse atmosphere. Well played Lads
if there was ever any doubt about the importance of a height and weight advantage in the forward pack, the old boys settled this with a tactically astute display of dominance in the set pieces
With 5 tries, including a hattrick to Charlie Langmaid, this was another blockbuster performance from our lads.
Sunday saw our Colts team travel to local rivals Cirencester on a beautiful afternoon made for running rugby.
Perfect conditions for the first U11 Green team game against the Gordon League.
The patience and guile of the Cheltenham outfit that saw them through to an important bonus point win, keeping their title hopes alive.
The rain sodden pitch did not deter an underperforming young Pats 15 from brushing aside an enthusiastic but outclassed Tewkesbury side in a seven tries to one rout at Everest Road.