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| Revised on: Monday, 26 March, 2007 | |
British Army (Germany) Match Reports
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BA (G) (13) v Belgium (26) - 3 Mar 07 - posted 26 Mar 07 |
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| No one watching the 1st half anticipated that BA(G) would open the second half with such devastating power, the next score came within 3 minutes of the first. The BA(G) forwards tied up their opposite numbers in a maul and quick recycling of the ball released Tomasi to break through and score underneath the posts to put them ahead for the first time in the game. Once ahead BA(G) never looked back and with Belgium having to open the game up BA(G) ' s defensive system created an interception in the 11th minute for JV Vimataki to run in from his own 22 metre line to win the foot race and score under the posts. This was duly converted to extend the lead to 19- 6. Belgium did however answer with a converted try of their own following a missed tackle by Lewavakula to bring them within striking distance but this did not deter the home side, that now had momentum behind them. From a scrum on their own 10 metre line they ran the ball through the backs and an inspired chip kick over the advancing Belgian defence resulted in Lewavakula making amends to score the fourth try for the BA(G) side extending their lead to 26- 13. |
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| This was the final score and although BA(G) were reduced to 13 men due to 2 yellow cards in the last nine minutes the on field players held out a concerted and frantic last few minutes determined not to concede another try. | |
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_2007_030_0032.jpg) Colonel Ritson Harrison summed up the feelings of BA(G) after the match, "Terrific!" he said, "The boys played extremely well, I know it's a reflection of all the hard work that has gone into it, however thanks must go to all the players Commanding officers for releasing their soldiers, without CO support my coaching staff cannot prepare properly and we do really appreciate their efforts in these challenging times" . At the end of the game Col Harrison presented Mark Unsworth with his cap and made the Man of the match award to LBdr Nute from 4 Regt RA. _2007_030_0170.jpg)
Posted: 26 Mar 07 |
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The second half was a copy of the first with the visitors holding out and it was only a matter of time before Qarau scored in the corner. Despite all the players best efforts further scores did not materialise. With several debutants in the side BA(G) can look forward at the continuing development of the squad, newcomers Tomasi 32 Engr Regt, Rokotaroko 1 PWRR, Yawayawa QRH and Nacakanacagi 4 SCOTS all displayed ability when they came on as well as in training, the future looks very competitive for the team. The main outcome was for the first time in several seasons BA(G) won ugly which pleased all the coaching staff. Posted: 26 Mar 07 |
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Immediately from the kick off the forwards worked the ball up field, good work from out of position L/Cpl Rabuka 6 Sup at fly half broke free and released his backs and BA (G) worked space for Gnr Mocesui to run round the enemy 15 to score in the corner. The Danes fought back and fortunately Army’s defence held true with L/Bdr Qarau all action as usual from open side and Cfn Ramafono 2 CS Coy on debut making big hits to thwart attacks. One turnover ball saw Gnr Mocesui show why he is close to full Army honours by again running round his opposite number to score under the posts. L/Cpl Lewavakula kicked the conversion. 17 – 0 at half time saw the coaching team demand a greater effort and urgency sensing that a real marker could be put down, emphasis was put on defence and the front up tackles. 
Straight after the interval turnover ball from a Nute ‘king hit’ saw BA(G) sweep up field for Lewavakula to score. To the Danes credit they fought back and only a tremendous covering tackle from debutant 2nd row Cpl Trevor 1 RRF prevented a sure try. Trevor really took advantage of his opportunity to be part of BA(G) with any number of good tackles and little bursts, his tight play as well aided BA(G) considerably. BA(G) again scored from turnover ball on their goal line, a little chip over the top was collected and three passes later Lewavakula received the ball on his 22 and then ran the length of the field to score, he added the extras. | |
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The Danes finally scored at the death with a good try, unfortunately for them they were totally out played, Cpl Trevor was made man of the match, just ahead of Nute, Ramafono and Tagicakivanua. |
BA(G) takes a break until 1 Mar where the Danes come to JHQ and play a BA(G) Development game, the full International will then take place 3 Mar again at JHQ. On the 18 March sees the return of Belgium to play BA(G) who will be desperate for victory after there narrow defeats. Any players who believe they are of BA(G) standard should contact Head of Coaching Ian Davies on 72-2725 
Scorers: Posted: 12 Dec 06 | |