Young players tackle tough opponents

The Elsburg Eagles Rugby Club travelled to Springs, on Saturday, for the Springs Junior Rugby Day.

The club’s teams faced off against sides from Springs, Kempton Park, Benoni, Boksburg and Vereeniging, but, unfortunately, it was another disappointing weekend for the club, with only one win from the nine matches played.

The results did not, however, dampen the club’s spirits, with chairman Tyron Smuts once again congratulating the teams on their efforts.

“Thank you to our players; they played with so much passion,” he said.

“Though they were unable to get through their opponents’ defences and score, they learnt a lot and are improving each week.”

Results of the day’s matches:

• U-7:

Game 1: lost 0- 2 against Springs.

Game 2: lost 2-7 against Kempton Park.

• U-8

Game 1: lost 0-3 against Kempton Park.

Game 2: lost 0-6 against Benoni.

• U-9

Game 1: lost 10-22 against Boksburg Uile.

Game 2: won 10-5 against Vereeniging.

• U-10

League game: lost 0-17 against Kempton Park.

• U-11

League game: lost 0-44 against Kempton Park.

• U-13

Friendly game: lost 0-44 against Springs.

• U-18

Match was cancelled against Springs.

The club will next compete in Brakpan, on Saturday, September 10.

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