Before the match report, on a serious note there are a few points that need to be addressed:-
Firstly, it was great to see Meirion Reynolds strolling around the dairy field, looking well. He has lost weight (about 5g) but you still wouldn’t want him to stand on your toes
Secondly, great credit must go to Tom Harris, who played a vital part in the team performance, despite a family bereavement. Our thoughts are with you, Tom.
Lastly, many happy returns to Jack Pring (you may remember him as the triangle player in the pop group, Sexual Chocolate) who has surprisingly reached the age of 30. Perhaps it’s time to grow up. Just sayin’
What a day for short people, as they contributed all bar 2 of Llanharan’s points. If there was any doubt about the tightness and mental toughness of this group of remarkable young men, yesterday answered the question in emphatic style. This was a victory built on the foundations of courage and teamwork.
The coaches had used all their experience and tactical nous to put together a game plan which was tailored to the opposition and gave us the best chance to beat a very well organized and talented Pentyrch side. The team, however, totally ignored the coaches advice and won anyway.
The Dairymen started like a steam train, after an ever alert, Lloyd Gregory, took a quick tap penalty and barreled his way over, with what resembled a bowling ball running into pins. His physique also resembles bowling ball, since his introduction to his new best friends Haagen and Daas. Lloyd and stand in skipper Ieuan Pring scored similar touchdowns later on and Llanhahran remained in the lead throughout the game.
The one bad point, yesterday, was the injury to captain and dairy milk pin up boy, Scott Jones, who’s father reminded him not to grimace with pain on the way to A & E, as excessive facial contortions give you wrinkles. Get well soon, Scott
However, every cloud has a silver lining, and yesterday that came in the shape of 15 year old, Samwise Cogbill, who, not for the first time this season, pulled out a man of the match performance. Lewis, who towers over the other students in his primary school class, kicked 2 penalties and 2 conversions to play an essential part in the victory. To celebrate, his father bought Lewis a finger of fudge and let him stay up late to watch “The Planets Funniest Animal”
Llanharan made good use of the interchange and substitution laws, bringing on quality , keeping legs fresh and keeping the match tempo high. Yesterday, Llanharan’s bench was particularly strong, with Ieuan Evans, Jack Thomson, Tom Jenkins and Owain Howe all playing their part. Special mention must be given to the latter, whose dress sense sent 3 youth team players into seizure. Evidence would be provided of the sockless challenger to Chris Langdon’s crown of worst dressed human being in RCT, but it would limit us to adults over 21.
I hope all supporters of Llanharan appreciate the effort and application of their team, as each and every one of them is playing for the badge, and yesterday I could not be prouder of them
Final score – Llanharan 27 – 14 Pentyrch
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