Midhurst V Jersey U12 Boys

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Match Report: Jersey U12 vs Midhurst

Final Score: Jersey 1 - 4 Midhurst
The Jersey U12 rugby team faced a challenging match against Midhurst, ultimately falling 4-1. The game started with Midhurst scoring quick tries in the first half, catching Jersey off guard as they struggled to find their energy, almost as if they were still “on the plane.” Some silly mistakes and a depleted squad due to injuries added to Jersey’s early woes.

Despite the tough start, the team began to find their rhythm. Notably, Sam and Christian made their debuts and were solid in their first-ever rugby starts. Lochlan, playing at fly-half, executed some probing kicks into midfield, creating opportunities for Flynn and Magnus to chase. Nick made several forceful runs through the middle of the park, but Midhurst’s ability to ruck over any setups thwarted Jersey’s efforts.

Jersey’s lone try came from a brilliant play where Sam received a pass from Lochlan at the halfway line and popped it to Magnus. Magnus then sprinted through and around the Midhurst defense from 30 yards out, diving into the corner to score. The rest of the game saw numerous chances for Jersey, with some tremendous individual tackles and work by Harrison and Issac but they just fell short of converting them into points.

It was a strange game filled with missed opportunities and a poor start, but the team knows this was one that slipped away. With lessons learned and spirits high, they look forward to bouncing back stronger in their next match. Man of the match as awarded by Midhurst coach was to Magnus