@Tah123
Couldn't agree more. #12, goes by the name of J. Zubak. Son of V. Zubak, also a great Inside in his day with a memorable left foot shimmy that often left opponents dazed. However this day belonged to the son, with #12 getting my vote for best on ground. He would shoot up at the fly-half and inside-centre many a time during the game and was very effective when he did so. Also strong running the ball. #6 played very well, good in defense and with the ball-in-hand. I also thought that Pats #8 was a brick wall in defense, with no-one able to barge down the large unit. #7 (Captain) had a solid game as always, a short man in stature but makes up for it with his aggression and courage. I saw that St Pats have two monster kicks in their team, with #15 and #10. I'll tell you what these kids surely know how to kick a ball! Very fortunate having two players who can roost the ball 60m from the in-goal when under immense pressure. Honorable mentions must go to the two young-pups #15 and #16, oh boy can these fellas play! #15 with fire in his step when running the ball, and #16 like a wombat in the opposition ruck, going in and many a time coming out with the ball! A great sight to see these juniors making an impact. However, as previously mentioned, all eyes were on #12, making metres, bagging himself a meat pie, and putting on one of the largest hits I've seen in my long career in schoolboy rugby, leaving the opposition player down for the count. Truly one not to got unwatched. Very excited with what is to come with this team throughout the season.
I agree with you on #6 and #12 from Trinity, but my picks of the day from Trinity were #13 and #14. These two wipper-snappers made numerous damaging runs and had great hands. Two players who will surely be looked closely at for CAS selections in 2016. I'd also have to say that a few 1stXV Trinity players could be on the chopping block next week, after some impressive players lined up for their 2nd XV that are banging on the door of the 1stXV.
Special mention to the wonderful St Patricks ladies in the canteen. After setting up my Anaconda arm-chair, I got myself a freshly wrapped ham and cheese sambo and a steak-pie to enjoy while watching the game. By the time I finished I was as full as a centipede's sock drawer.
schoolboyinsider's 3, 2, 1:
3 points: Of course #12 from Pats
2 points: #13 and #14 from Trinity
1 point: Canteen ladies for the best spread I've seen in 20 years
-1 point: It was disappointing to see one touchie come in field to disallow a try that had been awarded with the kicker already lining up for goal. It spread confusion throughout the crowd. I believe in schoolboy rugby, touchies should keep to the line, and keep the controversial calls to themselves.