Generally a lot of the boys from the CCC and CHS teMs play village rugby!
Very true, however it is a tough one. A lot of teenagers have not made up their minds as they love both games.
This years CCC 16s side had a fantastic 15 year old fly half pull out due to his selection in the 15s CCC league team. He's with the Knights for next year's Harold Matts but will be the first picked for the CCC 16s Union if he's fit. This boy, like many other talented youngsters, loves both games it's just that the guidance and feedback he gets from the leaguies is much more personal; he sees more of a pathway there and is already being mentored by Danny Buderus. If the Junior Gold Cup program is done properly then this may provide opportunities, but until youngsters are given personal attention, with clear pathways showing that they 'belong' to something bigger than themselves, league will always have the upper hand.....It's a shame, but probably will keep happening since there' so only one professional club (waratahs) on an equal footing with all the other NSW NRL clubs, who have their own junior teams and comps, such as the Holden Cup.
That's' enough serious chatter, give me Union any day of the week; and on that note, how are the Schools going? Any score updates for those who couldn't get to the game?