Daventry
ALL Black Juniors
RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

Mobbs Tournament 

Today we travelled to Brackley to take part in the Mobbs tournament; we were drawn in a pool with Old Scouts, Old Northamptonians, Kettering and Towcester. A very strong pool. 

Our first game was against Tows and we started off sleepy allowing Tows early scores through poor tackling. When we did wake up and started to play we look dangerous and played some great rugby. Players catching the eye were William, Angus, Elliott and Joe for his strong tackling. 

The second match Daventry were up for the challenge and we played Kettering. The tackling improved and we played some great rugby with the score at half time 3 – 4. Some fine running from Kieran and Angus making good scores. William sniped and probed around the fringes putting pressure on their scrum half creating turnover ball. Joe drove and tackled well. The second half saw Jordan take to the field and play on the wing. Jordan tackled his heart out making numerous try saving tackles. This pleased the coaches as we had not seen this commitment from Jordan before today. Kettering eventually running out winners of thrilling match. Players showing well were William, Angus, Kieran and Jordan. 

The third match we played Old Scouts and who were very strong especially in the centre. Daventry played with true grit, leading this charge was William who raised his game and challenged for everything making some fine tackles. Angus tackled strongly along with Kibb who showed well in the close quarters. Sam C played well in this game at hooker. Scouts running out winners 6 – 1. 

Our last matched we took on ON’s “A” and the rugby played by both sides was magnificent. ON’s played with width and pace stretching Daventry at every opportunity. Daventry tackled their hearts out. William continually robbed their scrum half of ball and set up driving mauls gaining good yards. This was a terrific match and all the players were clapped off by the large supporting crowd. Players of note were Sam S, William, Kieran, Robert, Rhys supported by the rest of the squad. 

A great day’s rugby and I am sure the players will learn from the experience as the season progresses.  

The coaches award went to Jordan who gave a master class in tackling and is now pushing for a starting position in the raiders. Congratulations Jordan.

The player of the day went to William, who never gave up, sniped and probed and put in some great tackles, and led the way for the team. Congratulations William keep it up.