L&SE U18s sweep to Divisional title

Photo: Elaine Peedle

L&SE completed a successful divisional programme with a 12-0 win over Midland Division to remain as the only undefeated division at U18, with Hertfordshire players to the fore. Sam Voyle - playing in an unaccustomed role at number eight - had a fantastic game and was picked by Gary Street as the L&SE player of the match.  Alice Nee came on as an early substitute in the front row, which saw L&SE very dominant at the set plays.

Although they had first phase domination L&SE, could not break down the Midlands defence and the Midlands repeatedly were able to turn over possession and counter attack dangerously. At half time the score was still nil-nil.

The introduction of Claire Shutler in an unaccustomed role at fly half and Shira Kilgallon at centre gave the L&SE back line more impetus in the second half, and Claire was able to run through the Midland defence to score from 10m out and convert her own try to ease the L&SE nerves. The backs then began to play with more confidence and the domination of the forwards gave them good ball to continue attacking and get a second try.

In the other match the North defeated the South West 15-12 in a very close encounter.

The final table was:

P W D L F A Pts London & South East 3 2 1 0 59 15 5 North 3 2 0 1 37 49 4 South West 3 1 1 1 58 39 3 Midlands 3 0 0 3 24 65 0