U18 Academy League

[Epaminondas Pules]

14 v 0 now. Ronnie Du Randt makes a tackle in the Glaws 22, straight back to his feet and wins a great turnover, pops the ball to Joe Browning who goes in to score. Costello converts.

[Epaminondas Pules]

17 v 0 now as Costello adds a penalty. 15 gone.

[Epaminondas Pules]

Good period from Gloucester, but Tigers defence just keeps forcing the errors. Two maul defence turnover including one 5 metres out and some excellent rush defence has kept Glaws at bay.

[Epaminondas Pules]

Tigers then get one chance and nail it. Lineout 30 out. Quick ball and fast hands getting the ball to the outside and Browning skates in for his second. Costello coverts and is 24 v 0. This Tigers side is bloody good!! Some serious talent on show, and moreover a team that works for each other in every facet.

[Epaminondas Pules]

That’s half time. 24 v 0 to Tigers. Super impressive first half from the young cubs. Glaws are a bloody good team as is reflected by their 8 call ups to the England U18 squad, but this Tigers team looks a whole level above!

[Epaminondas Pules]

Second half kicks off. Costello kicks long, Glaws take and ruck forms where Ilione wins a penalty. Costello kicks it and it’s 27 v 0

[Epaminondas Pules]

Glaws get their first. Nice break in the middle creates a 3 on 1, which Glaws finish off. Their SH going over. Converted too. 27 v 7

[Epaminondas Pules]

Glaws with another break, down the left and the winger goes in. Again converted and it’s now 27 v 14

[Epaminondas Pules]

Glaws really have their tails up, but Tigers responding with clear heads and calm play. Cracking game this!

[Epaminondas Pules]

Freddie Steward with a superb run ends in a pen to Tigers in half way. Costello puts a beautiful kick 5 meters out.

[Epaminondas Pules]

By far and away the two best sides in the comp here. 15 England U18 squad members between them!

[Epaminondas Pules]

Tigers take the lineout and set up the maul. Driven over the line and Vanes scores! Costello converts. 34 v 14

[Epaminondas Pules]

Glaws turn for a 5 meter lineout after a Tigers high tackle.

[Epaminondas Pules]

Glaws maul over for the score. Hooker I think. Conversion missed 34 v 19

[Epaminondas Pules]

19 mins to go and Tigers lead by 15

[Which Tyler]

By far and away the two best sides in the comp here. 15 England U18 squad members between them!

I'm unconvinced there.
"By far and away" =/= "beat their rivals by 1 point at home" "won the pool stages by a bonus point (much worse points difference)" or "has the same number of national U18 squad members as their rival".

[Epaminondas Pules]

Another Glaws maul, pulled down and penalty try awarded 34 v 26 now!!

[Epaminondas Pules]

By far and away the two best sides in the comp here. 15 England U18 squad members between them!

I'm unconvinced there.
"By far and away" =/= "beat their rivals by 1 point at home" "won the pool stages by a bonus point (much worse points difference)" or "has the same number of national U18 squad members as their rival".

Or have watched them play and look a much better unit and individuals in the main.

[Epaminondas Pules]

Glaws go the length to score again!! Conversion missed. 34 v 31

[Epaminondas Pules]

14 mins to go and this could go either way! What a game!!

[Tigersman]

Sounds like some greats games on show.

[Which Tyler]

By far and away the two best sides in the comp here. 15 England U18 squad members between them!

I'm unconvinced there.
"By far and away" =/= "beat their rivals by 1 point at home" "won the pool stages by a bonus point (much worse points difference)" or "has the same number of national U18 squad members as their rival".

Or have watched them play and look a much better unit and individuals in the main.

The one I saw had nothing in it.

If team A is "far and away" better than team B, then I would expect them to look it when sharing a rugby pitch. They didn't.

[Epaminondas Pules]

Glaws with some superb defence to keep Tigers out and win a penalty in their 22

[Epaminondas Pules]

Glaws get a penalty and go for goal, but it hits the post!!

[Epaminondas Pules]

I'm unconvinced there.
"By far and away" =/= "beat their rivals by 1 point at home" "won the pool stages by a bonus point (much worse points difference)" or "has the same number of national U18 squad members as their rival".

Or have watched them play and look a much better unit and individuals in the main.

The one I saw had nothing in it.

If team A is "far and away" better than team B, then I would expect them to look it when sharing a rugby pitch. They didn't.

It is probably worth judging on more than a single game kid