INTRA SQUAD GAME OPENS SABRFC SEASON   3rd May 2009 2009
Almost two full squads show up for pre-season matches

This opening day of the SABRFC Rugby season was billed as a Sevens Tournament.

 

 

 

However, enough players showed up at the Ecole St-Georges field to allow the players to contest a full 80 minute match. Winter training has obviously been useful too, as there was some excellent Rugby played. Amongst the highlights, the very best came in the final 20 minutes. Hayden Thomassin jinked and then left Matt DeGraff in his dust. Genex has arrived in the Ste-Anne's Club and I am glad that I was there to witness it.

 

 

 

A good core of new players, including  Andrew,  Vinnie and Ronan took part and had a chance to experience Rugby at the top.  All show great potential, especially  Ronan who scored two tries and also showed a willingness to take on the opposition physically and even take the big hit.

 

 

        
 

Shaun Oosthuisen served notice that he was back in town, slicing  through the defence for three tries, or maybe even four.

 

 

 

The match was  played at full pace and as you might guess, it was very competitive. No players were sanctioned, but the referee had to be ejected and replaced  in the fourth quarter. He was lucky to start the game anyway given his poor presentation and demeanor.