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Under 14 Match Report

SUNDAY 7th Otober 2007

Lutterworth  0pts v Nuneaton 12pts

After the disappointment of their cup result last week, Luttterworth entertained a Nuneaton side with some key players again unavailable due to injuries and other commitments. L utterworth were a little slow out of the blocks against a Nuneaton side who were attacking every breakdown with enthusiasm and aggression. With Lutterworth struggling to secure tidy ball at the rucks, progress was difficult for Lutterworth. Nevertheless, the game was fairly even in terms of possession and territory when Lutterworth fell for a sucker cross kick from the Nuneaton fly half. Although the execution was good, the danger seemed to be covered when a mix up near the L utterworth line allowed the Nuneaton winger to dribble the ball over for a soft try.

One try down at half time, and Lutterworth needed to step up at least 2 gears to get back into the game. The team responded and better ball resulted from set piece and breakdown , Despite the increased competitiveness, Lutterworth didn't really pose a threat to the Nuneaton line, and paid the price when from some quality possession, the N uneaton backs moved the ball to their right wing. The attack was halted briefly, but Nuns strong running centre collected the ball in support and set off on a mazy cross field run of fully 40 yards through some weak tackling to score near the posts.  With the conversion it was 12 - 0 to the Nuns. Lutterworth then roused from their slumber and threw the kitchen sink at Nuns, but some desperate defence kept their line intact. 12 minutes of continuous pressure on the Nuns line resulted in no score.

Final score 12-0 to Nuneaton.