BA (G) XV (64) v Luxemburg (5)
JHQ - Sat 26 Sep 09
BA (G) finally kicked off their season with an emphatic win against Luxemburg on a sunny day in JHQ. The training had gone to plan and all was set for a great game of rugby football. Luxemburg started the better side and looked dangerous with the ball in hand, however it was short lived and on the fifth minute of play a cracking try was scored by BA (G) left wing LCpl Apimeleki (200 Sig Sqn LAD). The try was converted by Capt Will Gough (AMS), from the re-start BA (G) was on the offensive again and this momentum never changed for the remainder of the first half. SSgt Bully Bull (1 PWRR LAD), Capt Rob Monk (200 Sig Sqn) and LCpl John Wedlock (1 PWRR) lead from the front and created a platform for the backs to attack and score several first half tries. These were converted by Capt Will Gough. The half time score was 31 - 0 for BA (G).
 LCpl Paul Iranatora (5 Rifles) sets the back line going |
 Man of the match: Capt Rob Monk - 200 Sig Sqn securing quality ball |
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The half time talk concentrated on cementing the work that
had gone well in the first half. The set piece was functioning
well and open play saw BA (G) with plenty of “go
forward”.
The players were reminded of the intensity level required
to beat the opposition and the mental focus to continue
with the patterns of play. They were also reminded not
to get too complacent. Four changes were made at half
time to allow all squad players time on the pitch to
show their skill and quality to the coaching staff.
The second half started with BA (G) crossing over the
opposition’s try line within the first minute
of play. Lt Ben McNeil (SCOTS DG) took
over the kicking duties to make the score 38 –
0.
Luxemburg could have given up at this stage, however
their determination and drive to develop their rugby
was obvious. They hit back with some quality passages
of play and stretched the BA (G) defence and on several
occasions came close to crossing the BA (G) line. Only
last minute tackles stopped them from scoring.
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BA (G) Team
1 LCpl Turaganivalu – QRH
2 Lt Hughes – 9/12 Lancers
3 SSgt Bull – 1 PWRR LAD
4 Capt Monk – 200 Sig Sqn
5 LCpl Rooney – SCOTS DG LAD
6 Sgt Witty - SHAPE
7 LCpl Lakoisolomone – 5 Rifles
8 LCpl Wedlock – 1 PWRR
9 LCpl Irantonie – 5 Rifles
10 Capt Gough – AMS
11 LCpl Apimeleki – 200 Sig Sqn LAD
12 Lt Wattam – 1 Med Regt
13 LCpl Tuitubou – SDG
14 Cpl Komaiyasa – 1 Med Regt
15 LCpl Waqaitairewa – 5 Rifles
16 LBdr Datu – 3 RHA
17 LCpl Ranuku – ARRC Sp Bn
18 SSgt Beeley – 2 Fd Coy REME
19 Lt McNeil – SCOTS DG
20 Tpr Matacagi – SCOTS DG
21 LCpl Hagen – 6 Regt RLC
22 Sig Webb – 1 ADSR
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BA (G) continued to play attractive rugby and as the seconds ticked by the tries kept coming. Luxemburg looked tired towards the end of the game, however through determination and team spirit they managed to cross the BA (G) line. The final score was BA (G) 64 - Luxemburg 5.
The BA (G) forward unit had played extremely well, dominating the scrum, lineout and the ruck area which gave the platform for the back line to attack from. Some fine individual performances from Capt Rob Monk, LCpl Si Rooney, LCpl Api Apimeleki and LCpl John Wedlock proved the depth the BA (G) squad has. The after match function was held in the Reaction Forces Mess - Drop Inn Sports Bar.
 BA (G) Representative Squad v Luxemburg
Next fixture for BA (G) will be on the 24 Oct 09, location and opposition TBC due to a match cancellation.
Posted: 1 Oct 09 |
