Hong Kong U18 game

After the all round improvement shown in both St Augustine games we headed into the final game of the tour in a confident mood. The only area we weren't sure about was the effect the temperature and humidity would have on the boys. As it transpired these factors didn't come into play as the first 15 minutes were characterised by sloppy play from both teams. The starting XV failed to impose themselves despite being much stronger in the forwards. During the next quarter of an hour the boys started to put some phases together and looked likely to make the first breakthrough. However following an innocuous challenge, Charlie Kingham was taken to hospital with a knee injury that turned out to be a torn lateral ligament. Unfortunately this means he will be out until December.


Understandably this lead to the boys losing some of their focus. The second half was an opportunity to give the rest of the boys a run out and the changes meant it was difficult to get any real continuity going. Giving way two silly tries didn't help matters and although we scored one try following Miles Singleton's interception we were unable to get the second score. A final score of 12-7 to Hong Kong was a disappointing way to finish the playing part of the tour.


We had a chance to say thank you to our hosts and supporters who have been fantastic throughout the tour. We were also able to give out some awards to boys that have been particularly impressive


Most Improved Players - Jack Stevens and Hugo Chaplin
Best Tourist - Miles Singleton
Player of the Tour - Will Brown


Barney Savill and Rhys Hartley were also presented with a rugby ball each, signed by the entire touring party as a momento of their time at Felsted. Despite th results not going our way Steve, Chevs and myself have seen enough improvement to suggest this season could be very successful. The real test will come next weekend when the boys will be playing in the Brentwood pre-season tournament.