All buses are expected to be back from matches and visits by 5.30pm.
Tuesday 22nd November, 2011.
This is always a tricky fixture; obviously, St Olave's have many more boys to choose from and they are always larger in size than ourselves, as they can pick their entire team from Year 6. Nevertheless, my chaps seemed "up for it" and it really was a super performance, possibly the best of the entire season. The opposition scored in the first minute, a missed tackle and their rapid centre needed no further invitation; like a German vegetarian I feared the wurst, but these fears were unfounded - we were awesome! Our tackling was ferocious and the forwards kept the ball in hand superbly, recycling quickly and making good ground. The backs were also causing St Olave's problems and had it not been for their own superb defence, we would have scored several tries. We finally did break through with Jack Clark crashing over and we trailed 12-7 with five minutes to go when understandably we started to tire. 3 quick St Olave's tries followed to give a rather unflattering final scoreline. I was delighted that Mr Glen was able to see such a fantastic display and I was immensely proud of every single player. They really were a massive credit to the school.
Thanks are owed to so many parents (both Terrington and St Olave's) for their great support, to the splendid referee and to our hosts, who looked after us in their usual excellent manner.
Terrington Hall 7 - 33 St Olave's.
Nick Witteveen.
