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Sat 18 Nov 2023 · Counties 2 Yorkshire
Huddersfield Laund Hill
1st XV
5
32
Tries: J Earp, P Selkirk, J Bartlett, L SteadConversions: J Whitlam (3)Penalties: J Whitlam (2)
Huddersfield Laund Hill 5 Wath 32
Steve Corns20 Nov 2023 - 19:17
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Skipper’s Return Brings Wath Away Win
Captain, Sean Hopper made his comeback after injury to help get Wath back on track after two successive defeats. Bolstered also by return of prop, Anthony Hamilton and back row Curtis Brownrigg Wath started strongly playing into the wind. Both kickers missed attempted penalties in the difficult conditions but after 10 minutes HLH scored an opportunist try as the Wath defence were out numbered on the blind side of a ruck and the home side took a 5-0 lead.
The Wath forwards began to dominate the set pieces and were awarded a penalty that enabled Jack Whitam to cut the score to 5-3. Following further pressure a scrum near their opponents line resulted in a try for No.8, Joe Earp. Whitlam’s conversion put Wath 5-10 in front after 20 minutes. The score remained the same until half as defences dominated in the worsening conditions.
Wath were quick to take advantage of turn round and help of the weather. A move in the backs from a scrum on HLH 22 metre line led to a powerful break by centre, Pat Selkirk whose pace put him clear and under the posts. Another successful Whitlam conversion put his side 5-17 clear, 5 minutes into the second half.
Continuing to have the majority of possession Wath were unable to create any further chances until the last 10 minutes when Whitlam added a penalty to further extend Wath’s lead. With 5 minutes left replacement scrum half , Joe Bartlett showed all his experience and power to gain Wath’s third try by diving over the line from close range. As the conversion dropped short the score became 5-25 to the away team.
Into injury time an excellent kick by stand off Whitlam gave Wath great field position and pressure exerted by Wath forwards resulted in an attacking scrum. Wiley scrum half Bartlett’s reverse pass to oncoming second row Luke Stead allowed him space to complete the move and gained Wath’s bonus point try. Whitlam’s conversion completed the scoring , 5 -32 as the referee blew for full time.
Unhelpful conditions made open rugby impossible but the Wath forwards were able to control the game and ensure a bonus point win.
Man of Steel went to centre Patrick Selkirk for his ability to claim many high balls but mainly for his try that was the highlight of a dour match.
Steve
Pres.
The Wath forwards began to dominate the set pieces and were awarded a penalty that enabled Jack Whitam to cut the score to 5-3. Following further pressure a scrum near their opponents line resulted in a try for No.8, Joe Earp. Whitlam’s conversion put Wath 5-10 in front after 20 minutes. The score remained the same until half as defences dominated in the worsening conditions.
Wath were quick to take advantage of turn round and help of the weather. A move in the backs from a scrum on HLH 22 metre line led to a powerful break by centre, Pat Selkirk whose pace put him clear and under the posts. Another successful Whitlam conversion put his side 5-17 clear, 5 minutes into the second half.
Continuing to have the majority of possession Wath were unable to create any further chances until the last 10 minutes when Whitlam added a penalty to further extend Wath’s lead. With 5 minutes left replacement scrum half , Joe Bartlett showed all his experience and power to gain Wath’s third try by diving over the line from close range. As the conversion dropped short the score became 5-25 to the away team.
Into injury time an excellent kick by stand off Whitlam gave Wath great field position and pressure exerted by Wath forwards resulted in an attacking scrum. Wiley scrum half Bartlett’s reverse pass to oncoming second row Luke Stead allowed him space to complete the move and gained Wath’s bonus point try. Whitlam’s conversion completed the scoring , 5 -32 as the referee blew for full time.
Unhelpful conditions made open rugby impossible but the Wath forwards were able to control the game and ensure a bonus point win.
Man of Steel went to centre Patrick Selkirk for his ability to claim many high balls but mainly for his try that was the highlight of a dour match.
Steve
Pres.
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