1st XV
Matches
Sat 21 Dec 2019  ·  Midlands 1 East
Melbourne
10
27
Towcestrians RFC
1st XV
Tries: B Barwell, C Young, C JonesConversions: J Falvey (3)Penalties: J Falvey (2)
Tows deserve their Christmas beers

Tows deserve their Christmas beers

Zac Osborne24 Dec 2019 - 10:32
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Tows treated themselves to an early Christmas present with first consecutive league wins this season

After a last minute location change due to waterlogged pitches Melbourne started the game stronger sustaining pressure in the Tows 22. Keeping them out well the game remained scoreless until around 20 minutes when Ben Barwell got over from a quick tap and go, James Falvey adding the extras. Melbourne replied almost immediately with their centre cutting through the midfield to score under the posts levelling the scores. The teams exchanged penalties before half time leaving the score at 10-10

A galvanised Towcester came out in the second half and controlled possession a lot more effectively with big carries up front from the likes of Peter Gowler who is back from a lengthy spell on the sidelines. A try for Cam Young followed by one for Callum Jones, set up by skipper and man of the match, Craig Holton, with an almost impossible offload around the back of the tacklers head in contact. A further penalty from the improving boot of Falvey and Tows take away a vitally important win

Asked after the game Craig Holton said that ‘it was a great way to finish off a tough first half of the season, plagued with injuries and constant squad rotation.
We went there with a confident side, looking to play at a high intensity and it was a must win for us.
Melbourne started well. First 20 minutes with all the possession and running hard lines trying to crack the defence.
The boys absorbed huge amounts of pressure which continued throughout most of the game, with a huge defensive effort.
In attack, We took our chances well through a couple of try’s and penalties. Eventually pulling away to win the game.
Everyone stood up to be counted, an impressive performance all round.’

Tows are back in action in the New Year at home to Oadby Wyggestonians on the 4th January. Merry Christmas everyone and the boys look forward to starting the hard work again in January

Match details

Match date

Sat 21 Dec 2019

Kickoff

14:15

Meet time

11:30

Instructions

Make sure your at the club on time or if your travelling straight to Melbourne be there for 12.45

Shobnall Leisure Centre
Burton
DE14 2BB

Competition

Midlands 1 East

League position

11
Towcestrians
12
Melbourne
Team overview
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Team Sponsors

Main Sponsor - Lydon Contracting Ltd
Sponsor - Towcester Homes
Sponsor - M J Y Security Systems Ltd
Sponsor - Blum
Shirt Sponsor - Graham Churchill
Player Sponsor - Jaltek
Sponsor - CED Accountancy Services
Player Sponsor - S A Homes
Sponsor - Ellacotts
Sponsor - Parias Interiors
Player Sponsor - Linnel Country Wear