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Under 14 Match Report

SUNDAY 14th Otober 2007

Barker Butts 14pts  v  Lutterworth  5pts

A slightly depleted side travelled to Coventry to take on Barker Butts. Unfortunately, as the referee blew the whistle for the start of the game, it quickly became apparent that Lutterworth were still thinking about other things, as the Barkers Butts forwards took control of the ball and executed some very simple pick and drive which coupled with basic support play saw them score near the posts. A conversion was slotted, and Lutts found themselves 7 -0 down without having had a touch of the ball.

The shock of conceding a quick try seemed to galvanise the Lutterworth boys into action, and for the next 25 minutes, Barker Buts hardly ventured back into the Lutterworth half. The pressure was rewarded when following a passage of phase play from Lutterworth, the ball was moved to Conor Warburton who feinted inside then showed his class to take his opposite number on the outside and score in the left hand corner. Lemmon was unable to convert.

Despite having all the possession and territory in the first half, Lutterworth were unable to add to the score, and turned around in positive mood for the second half. The second half was much more even, with Barkers Butts having been read the riot act by their coaches, they began to compete more forcefully at the breakdowns and win more possession. With the Lutterworth forwards tiring under the onslaught, the inevitable score came again from the Barkers Butts forwards and was duly converted.

Despite a huge last effort from Lutts, no further score was added. Final score 14 -5 to Barkers Butts