Just returned from QP and saw Waves completely outplay New in the Backs. Waverly 50 beAT Newington 28 about 8 ties to 4. This Waverly side is something exceptional, their backs and they were the difference between to the two teams, constantly found holes in the Newington's defence and New as a side had their work cut out in containing them. On a positive note for New, their pick and drive has improved and I can't recall any wasted opportunities in today's game. If fact all the tries they scored were a result of keeping the ball tight and grinding through Waves defences at the try line.
My concern is that this Waverly side is so good they will turn the CAS into a one sided competition, where most sides will do well on their day, if they keep the score below 50 points.
Today's result also puts into perspective the losses suffered by Joeys,Shore and Riverview against Waverly. Outclassed by a superior team. At this point I have noticed Cranbrook may withdraw from matches against Knox and Waverly. A good idea from what I saw today, if GPS schools are being outplayed by Waverly, imagine how Cranbrook will go. A 100 plus score will do nothing for Rugby at Cranbrook & Aloys.
B&W,
A balanced and fair perspective.
As a waves supporter I thought New almost got back into the game, they did not throw the towel in at any stage.
I personally don't like the pick n drive aspect, BUT it does work, and New were very good at it today.
The Waverley team has talent all over the park, and some of it has an obvious league slant, eg off-loads and some head on tackling, so a combination of both codes can be very hard to deal with.
Clearly you need the ball to win but the backs in this team really are good to watch. The half (Marco Bell), fly half (Ben Donaldson) and inside centre ( Brooklyn Hardaker- UNBELIEVABLE) really are a pleasure to watch, every time they get good ball its on.
I will do a game report tomorrow but I also thought Kyle Devine was a standout and Joey Caputo for New was excellent, and there were others.
I am sure that the New backs have some very talented players, and will shine in the GPS comp, but today wasn't their day.