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Under 10's Match Report v’s Northampton Casuals  

Today we entertained Northampton Casuals in the first match of the season. We have a great relationship with the Casuals and always look forward to playing against them every year. 

The Raiders took on the Casual “A” team and from the outset a fast pace was set with both teams looking to play rugby. The Casuals team were strong and powerful in the breakdown area and gained the upper hand. Daventry counter attacked well and moved the ball wide at every opportunity to the speedsters Sam and Angus. This resulted in the try of the match when the forwards of Sam, Thomas and Joe produced quick ruck ball that was moved through 5 pairs of hands before Angus raced into the corner with a flying “Ben Cohen” dive. Hooker Sam C threw the ball in with great precision enabling a good supply of ball for the backs.

The Gladiators then took on Casuals “B” team. Daventry welcomed several new players to the club today, and they were straight into action. The team started nervously at first against the bigger Casuals players. As the game progressed the Daventry players started to grow in confidence and the tackles were being made with real commitment. This unsettled the Casuals team and Daventry started to take the game to them. Elliott led the charge with impressive strong running setting up quality ruck ball for the backs. Alex playing at scrum half moved the ball well to the inexperienced back line. They surprised all by moving the ball to the wings providing Bradley with opportunities to race down the wing causing Casuals defensive problems. Kibb in his first game made some excellent tackles. 

Both teams enjoyed the games and we decided to play a third match.

Daventry used the game to mix and match the Raiders and Gladiators to see combinations of players in action. This game was the pick of the three as the players keep their discipline and shape and attacked the wide areas. The Daventry forwards of Kibb, Sam and Elliott got the better of the Casuals and the supply of ball increased. William moved the ball immediately to release the back line early creating scoring opportunities. This match resulted in both wingers Bradley and Sam C scoring excellent tries in the corners.

A very enjoyable day was had by all the players, and this came through the excellent educational style of refereeing of Daventry’s Johnny Smith. 

Today’s Raiders player of the day was Sam C for his improvement in throwing in and strong running. The Gladiators player of the day was Kibb for his exhibition of tackling. Elliott caught the eye today for his strong running and rucking, this is down to Elliott being a regular trainer on Friday and Sunday and working hard and listening to his coaches. 

Well done to all players a good first match.

Don't Forget! 

Friday training 6pm

Sunday training 10am