The U15s travelled to Wimborne RFC for their last game before Christmas. Due to Bath DPP training both teams were depleted with Salisbury only fielding 14 players. After an initial burst SRFC slowed down and, by failing to compete at the breakdown and conceding too many penalties, we found ourselves 24-0 down at half time.

The team rallied in the second half and came back strongly. The forwards really woke up and dominated the breakdown before George Willoughby crossing the line twice with Alex B slotting 1 of the 2 conversions.

SRFC continued to build pressure and Will Thompson went over in the corner to make it 24-17 in the dying minutes. It was a case of ‘too little, too late…’ but the team showed great spirit and commitment despite the low numbers and being up against it at half time.

We have training on Wednesday… We’ll spend a little time playing ‘Lads v Dads’ once we’ve worked on a few areas. It’s Trowbridge in the Cup on 7 Jan and before that we have 3 spin sessions at Parkwood Gym – see you all there!

Tries - George Willoughby (2), Will Thompson

Conversion - Alexander Bairstow