2nd XV beat local rivals Chesham 36 - 16

League Match 15 - Chesham 1XV (Home)
16-February-2008
Won 35-16

Match Report:

After defeat the previous week Amersham were burning to get back to winning ways and a perfect chance was against local rivals Chesham at home.

Chiltern captained by Matt Wall started very well with pressure right from the kick off, with a scrum deep into Chesham’s half, John Naylor picking up from the base of the scrum to go blind and set up Jack Portland for an early try, making the score 5-0, the conversion was successful, 7-0.

With confidence flowing and back at home Chiltern produced another break resulting in another early try to set Chiltern on their way, scored by…, the conversion was missed, score 12-0.

The away team then settled into the match and with pressure on Chiltern they gained 2 penalties in quick succession pulling back six points to narrow Amersham’s lead.

Amersham managed two penalties of their own with two good kicks from Jack Portland who kicked well all game. Chesham had some momentum and with a forward drive just before half time they managed a score, the conversion successful, making it 18-13.
Half time.

The second half was about keeping the pressure on and making sure Chiltern did not let Chesham back into the match. The pressure was kept, and with support and the ball being spread about the third try was made by Lewis Culverhouse to set up Richard Tullock with a good finish, score 25 - 13, conversion successful.

With Chesham hanging on to try and get a score Chiltern finished the game off, being camped in the opposition 22 and the ball coming out to Jack Portland to set up Lewis Culverhouse for a try under the posts, the conversion was missed, score 30 - 13.

There was time for one more score, with a penalty in Chesham’s 22, a quick tap from the impressive John Naylor who jinked through a number of players to score in the corner sealing the win for Chiltern, making the final score 35-16 to Amersham.

It was great to see Charlie Griffiths back in senior rugby after 5 months out with injury and a very good performance to mark his comeback at fullback. Mentions have to go to Tristan Harper for his all round game, and to Michael Buckler with a solid performance on the wing.

Man of the match goes to Chris Sitzy for a great performance in attack and especially in defence.

Next week is a tough match against Aylesbury Athletic.

Line Up:
1)Lloyd Powell
2)George Shanks (pl)
3)Felix Stankard
4)Alex Shaw
5)Matt Wall (c)
6)Chris Sitzy
7)Tristan Harper
8)Scott Fineman
9)John Naylor (vc)
10)Jack Portland
11)Richard Tullock
12)Gez Rowlands
13)Lewis Culverhouse
14)Michael Buckler
15)Charlie Griffiths

16)Chris Fletcher
17)Luke Donnebaum
18)Dave Neale

Tries:
Jack Portland
Richard Tullock
Lewis Culverhouse
John Naylor
…

Conversions:
Jack Portland x2

Penalties:
Jack Portland x2

Man Of The Match:
Chris Sitzy