Falmouth U15 20pts v Hayle U15 10pts

On a day when the wingers were unlikely to see much of the ball, Falmouth welcomed Hayle

to Tregenver. The visitors made their intentions clear from the outset; using their big forwards to

target the areas around the breakdown and to play a limited ten man game. However, this restricted game plan was ultimately to prove unsuccessful.

Playing with the advantage of the wind, Falmouth worked a good position after ten minutes

which resulted in Joe Carmichael going over in the corner. The home side was more dangerous in

broken play, with forwards and backs interchanging very well. Josh Stevens, Jack Watts and Cameron Hopkins were a constant thorn in the side of the opposition, using their strength to snuff out their attacks and pose problems when carrying the ball. Billy Bateson added the first of his brace of tries midway through the half following a break of half the length of the pitch by hooker Jago.

The two packs continued to knock lumps out of each other for the remainder of the half but no further scores came.

Despite having the wind advantage, Hayle continued with keeping the ball in hand and

playing a tight game around the rucks and mauls. The tactic was manfully repelled, with the

Falmouth guards keeping their discipline and making sure that the opposition gained little in terms

of territory. While the half backs, Ned and Lennon kicked effectively into the wind keeping Falmouth

moving forward. It was from a chipped kick over the advancing Hayle backs from Lennon that Billy

was able to pick up and run forty yards to the line.

A nice move down the blindside from the restart, saw Hayle hit back almost immediately

and the game was still very much alive. Following an injury to Byron, Falmouth welcomed back Harry Medlin to the fold having enjoyed a sabbatical of some seven years. Lewis and Isaac were proving to

be a useful pairing on the flanks and their fitness began to show as Falmouth began to dominate

territory. Joe grabbed his second try following a surging run and the game was effectively won. Hayle powered their way over for a consolation try but the day was deservedly Falmouth`s.

Falmouth U15 Squad: Josh Stevens, Ned Laity, Isaac Hayes, Ollie Evans, Daniel Whitford, Jago

Hammersley, Bryn Owen, Dylan Heidstrom, Billy Bateson (capt), Lewis Pirie, Alex Gray, Joe

Carmichael, Jack Blakeston, Cameron Hopkins, Jack Watts, Will Williams, Aiden Wallis; Byron Ofori- Mensah; Lennon Watts and Harry Medlin.