by Tim Clayton
Romsey RFC extended their impressive unbeaten streak on Saturday, October 12th, with a hard-fought victory over Eastleigh 2s RFC at Ganger Farm Sports Park. The 3pm kickoff saw Romsey dominate the match from start to finish, securing a decisive 15-5 win.
Shortly after the match Jay Hodges was forced off early with an injury after a massive midfield tackle to put a halt to an Eastleigh offence, replaced by Alex Watts. However, Romsey’s pack quickly adjusted to the change and continued to dominate the game. Their powerful scrum and strong carries provided a solid platform for the backs to attack.
Jim Lamont was instrumental in Romsey’s victory, contributing valuable penalty points throughout the match. Unfortunately, Ian Milanak was sidelined due to injury, but the Romsey team remained focused and determined.
The Romsey backs also showcased their attacking prowess, with Tyler Beardsley and Dylan Scott making impressive breaks. Their quick movements and creative play led to two decisive tries: Jim Lamont crossed the line for his second score of the match, while PJ Fouch also found the try zone.
Eastleigh managed to score one unconverted try in the match, but Romsey’s defence held firm to secure the victory. The win has propelled Romsey to fourth place in the league with 9 points, and they are now firmly positioned as a strong contender for promotion.
Overall, Romsey’s performance against Eastleigh was impressive. Their dominance in both the forwards and backs showcased their well-rounded team and their ability to adapt to different challenges. The victory further solidified Romsey’s position as a force to be reckoned with in the league.
Captains Comment –
“The boys fronted up well and adapted as the game went on, it’s great to see new faces blooding in and out systems working out on the pitch”
Harrison Scott
Coaches thoughts –
“Eastleigh came and threw everything they had at us and had some dangerous players especially the back three.
The Romsey lads stuck to the system really well and the lineout worked really well again this week.
Plenty to work on but loads of positives to take away from what I would say was our best performance this season.” Jason Berry