WA U16s DOWN VICTORIA IN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALE
Friday, 3 October 2008 4:46pm
RugbyWA
WA finished the National Championships in seventh place after defeating Victoria 13-12 in Brisbane today.
Another strong start by WA had them pressuring the Victorian line in the early minutes. Quicker recycling of the ball keep the big Vic forwards on the backfoot, and WA were rewarded for sustained pressure with a penalty in front. Centre Jack Dawson couldn’t convert, so at the first drinks break the scores remained nil-all.
With a majority of possession and territory WA received another kickable penalty, which flyhalf Kyle Godwin slotted to give WA a 3-0 lead.
With momentum and some strong forward work, lock Lachie Valentine, went over to give WA an 8-0 lead, which was extended to 10-0 when Godwin converted.
A second penalty goal to Godwin shortly after the half time break gave WA a 13 point lead, but Victoria worked hard to get into WA’s half and they took their opportunity to score to cut the lead to 13-5.
With desperation in their play, Victoria were running out of time to score twice to take the lead. With three minutes to go they scored and converted to take the score to 13-12.
WA held out under pressure to take the game and 7th place.
Result: WA 13 def Vic 12
Scorers: Lachie Valentine try; Kyle Godwin 1 con, 2 pens
Team: 1 Todd Willcox 2 Tristan Ashford 3 Oli Hoskins 4 Lachie Valentine 5 James Eliaschewsky 6 Manasseh Gudgeon 7 Liam Burley 8 Nathan Oakley 9 Shaun Baker 10 Kyle Godwin 11 Jordan Simi 12 Jordan Smith 13 Jack Dawson 14 Lachie Burges 15 Curtis Rona 16 Nick Corsbie 17 Sam Smith 18 Chris Johnson 19 Bryan Lush 20 Hayden Croghan 21 Sean Taggart 22 Jerome Rameka 23 Stephen Blair
