Saw a really entertaining game of schoolboy rugby today between Knox and Trinity. Trinity were really 'up' for the game and acquitted themselves well on Knox's home ground. Rasch and Morris were standouts and make the impact that helps Trinity to be current ranked 3rd in the CAS competition. Trinity scored some great tries - particularly in the 2nd half when they threw the ball around more. There was no doubt that Knox were the dominant team, however I really admired the fight shown by Trinity. Knox lost many lineouts on their own throw. They box kicked too much and turned the ball over at the breakdown.
I was surprised that Trinity played possibly their best player, Longville out of position at No. 10. In this position, he doesn't have enough room to move and his speed in broken play cant be utilised. The Knox backs were very slick and the Woodcock, Armstrong, Stocks combinations made very good metres and looked dangerous at all times.
The Knox forwards struggled today. I would say that Trinity had their measure. Knox gave away a lot of turnover ball at the lineouts and through ruck/ maul penalties. However, despite this, having watched all teams in the comp now, Knox and Waverley are definitely both the benchmark teams for the competition, and any suggestion otherwise would be ungracious.
