this was followed by a comprehensive 60–5 victory over St Thomas. Passes were improving and the team was running with confidence, at pace. The second game against CBHS, in very wet conditions, saw a gutsy and vastly improved effort. We lost narrowly, 14–9. The boys stepped up to the challenge in the much-anticipated second game against St Bede’s. We led 12–10 at half-time. In the second half, a St Bede’s player was injured and could not be moved from the field. With no other fields available, the game was called off and we were awarded the win. Strong proof of progress during the season came in our second game against Hillmorton, which resulted in a comprehensive 47–19 victory. We then had a very good 36–12 win over SBHS, which secured our second place in the competition. In nasty cold, wet and blustery conditions, we again faced Hillmorton in the semi-finals. Our defence was resolute and a try from Tyus Dimbleby gave us a 7–5 lead at half-time. The second half was a gruelling battle of attrition. A try from George Murray gave us a 12–5 lead, which the boys then had to defend grimly. It was a painful but well-deserved victory. The boys were fizzing in the week leading up to the final. Up against CBHS, playing in cold and wet conditions, we were in the game at half-time, thanks to a breakaway try by Tom Cotter. The CBHS forward pack played a tight and unrelenting game in the second half, however, and gradually ground us down to emerge as victors, 5–17. Our boys were satisfied they had given it their best effort. Thanks to the coaches for their dedication and expertise. Well done to Max and Tom on a fine co-captaincy of the team. Thanks to Edward Hsing who helped with management. A special mention must be made of John Scroope, who made a huge impact as a player during
the season but was unable to play for the last three weeks, owing to concussion.
and thank you for that support. With the attitude we took into the games, and the fact that we prided ourselves on being a 70-minute team, the team scored many fine tries in the last five minutes. During the season we ran a number of players from the 2nd XV and U16s as either rehabilitation for them or to assist us on days when we were short of players. Thank you to those who helped out. It is with pride we can say we fielded a team every weekend. Another point of pride is the fact that the team got through the season with no yellow or red cards, despite experiencing – in one or two games – severe provocation that just had to be ignored. A highlight of the season was two wins out of three in games against Christchurch Boys’ High School. One of these – a 31–0 victory – was a huge mid-season lift for us. At the end of the season we had a great day at the Hazlett’s house, with clay pigeon shooting, a barbecue, and much laughter over our humorous team awards. To sum up, the 3rd XV was a team that pulled on College’s black and white jersey and went out and played as well and as hard as they could, with pride and fairness. It was a thoroughly enjoyable season. On a personal note, I really enjoyed my involvement with this team and wish them well for their rugby playing futures.
Most Improved Forward Josh Johnston Most Improved Back Edwin Dargue Most Valuable Player Guy Chaffey
Rob Donaldson Manager
3RD XV RUGBY Manager: Richard Gearry
Assistant Manager: Mark Cochran Coaches: Kevin Anderson, Jim Hazlett Team: Lachie Hazlett (co-captain), George Murray (co-captain), Edward Bayliss, Ollie Beresford, Jack Burt, Oli Cochran, Tom Cotter, Thomas Dobson, Elia Garret, George Gearry, Zach Gimblett, Jack Glass, Sam Greenslade, Jared Herber, Edward Hsing, Yngve Jordan, Isaac Lester, George Lill, Max Luisetti, William Macdonald, Zac Matson, Jovan Mattingley, Tom O’Connor, Roberto O’Shannessey, Max Thomas, Nate Wain, Ben Westley The season started quickly, with our first practice taking place about an hour before our first grading game. Unfortunately, during the first few minutes of this game we had our worst injury of the season, and the season was over for Ollie Beresford as a result of a knee injury. During the rest of the season we had other injuries – cuts, bruises, sprains, and one or two nose problems – but with quick treatment by Richard Gearry, our chief medical officer, we usually had players back on the field in a week or two. With one practice a week we tended to stick to the finer points of rugby and not to practice wide, extensive game plans. Of course, when it came to games, the fine College tradition of the 3rds was evident and saw us attacking from any place on the field and letting defence take care of itself. This led to exciting games, providing great entertainment for parents and friends who attended –
Top Points Yngve Jordan
Top Tries Tom Cotter, Elia Garret
Position 5th in section
Kevin Anderson Coach
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