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Desmond Connor (43)
Anstey was the forward who scored
The win in 2nds and the competitiveness of 1sts should be cause for many congratulations to players, selectors and coaches.
Well done you lot.
True. Many thought both teams would be well beaten so its a positive for CAS rugby. There were quite a few players out injured as well and not available for selection.
The 2nds played a great game to defeat their favoured opponents. It was an impressive team effort.
The 1sts should be disappointed but can take a lot out of the game. They were competitive for 70% of the match but unfortunately made some errors which the very quick GPS backs capitalised on.
CAS made more simple mistakes than GPS who were more clinical. With the wind at their backs going into the second half they had the advantage and were a little unlucky not to score again. If they did score first in the second half (a big if) it may have changed the game and they may not have appeared to have tired so easily. They would have lifted.
They were still in it at 26-17 but then it blew out and GPS dominated.
Perhaps they needed to play a better tactical kicking game in the second half and it's something that may be looked at for Friday's games.
But overall, they can take a lot of positives out of the game and even though the score blew out it wasn't a whitewash as expected by many tipsters.
They should be feeling confident for Friday's games.
Anstey was the forward who scored
It was osullivan- picture of him scoring the try attached View attachment 8084
It was osullivan- picture of him scoring the try attached View attachment 8084
CAS 2nds win 17-10.
Standouts
Stead, Stocks, Wright.
Stead was dominant in attack and defense, Stocks pushed his cred as a potential NSW winger selection and Wright ran rampant through the other forward pack.
1sts lose on the bell 39-38.
Standouts
Jordan, Mohi, Kemeny, Longville.
The backs showed some class with the ball.
The firsts were a better team, but ISA scored three quick tries on the wing of the other winger who found himself out of position and scored a near full field try on the bell for the win.
Some of forwards were losing possession of the ball too easily and not working hard enough on the deck.
Set piece in the firsts incredible. They won nearly every lineout and dominated the scrum. Rasch, Frost and Kemmeny were integral to the lineout success. Smith and Grindal out scrummaged their opponents all day, but the tight five didn't offer the same around the paddock as their opposite numbers. The ISA back row of 6, 7 and 8 were outstanding in their work on the ball.
Seconds struggled to win their ball on the lineout but dominated the scrum.
The 10 and 6 for ISA standouts as well and should be in one of the NSW teams somewhere. CCC 10 looked OK, but not at the standards from last year.
CAS 2nds win 17-10.
Standouts
Stead, Stocks, Wright.
Stead was dominant in attack and defense, Stocks pushed his cred as a potential NSW winger selection and Wright ran rampant through the other forward pack.
1sts lose on the bell 39-38.
Standouts
Jordan, Mohi, Kemeny, Longville.
The backs showed some class with the ball.
The firsts were a better team, but ISA scored three quick tries on the wing of the other winger who found himself out of position and scored a near full field try on the bell for the win.
Some of forwards were losing possession of the ball too easily and not working hard enough on the deck.
Set piece in the firsts incredible. They won nearly every lineout and dominated the scrum. Rasch, Frost and Kemmeny were integral to the lineout success. Smith and Grindal out scrummaged their opponents all day, but the tight five didn't offer the same around the paddock as their opposite numbers. The ISA back row of 6, 7 and 8 were outstanding in their work on the ball.
Seconds struggled to win their ball on the lineout but dominated the scrum.
The 10 and 6 for ISA standouts as well and should be in one of the NSW teams somewhere. CCC 10 looked OK, but not at the standards from last year.
CAS 2nds win 17-10.
Standouts
Stead, Stocks, Wright.
Stead was dominant in attack and defense, Stocks pushed his cred as a potential NSW winger selection and Wright ran rampant through the other forward pack.
1sts lose on the bell 39-38.
Standouts
Jordan, Mohi, Kemeny, Longville.
The backs showed some class with the ball.
The firsts were a better team on the day, but ISA took their opportunities and scored three quick tries on the wing of the other winger who found himself out of position and scored a near full field try on the bell for the win.
Some of forwards were losing possession of the ball too easily and not working hard enough on the deck.
Set piece in the firsts incredible. They won nearly every lineout and dominated the scrum. Rasch, Frost and Kemmeny were integral to the lineout success. Smith and Grindal out scrummaged their opponents all day, but the tight five didn't offer the same around the paddock as their opposite numbers. The ISA back row of 6, 7 and 8 were outstanding in their work on the ball.
Seconds struggled to win their ball on the lineout but dominated the scrum.
The 10 and 6 for ISA standouts as well and should be in one of the NSW teams somewhere. CCC 10 looked OK, but not at the standards from last year.