The 1st XV faced the weight of expectation on Saturday in their televised match against Wesley College. After beating Wesley resoundingly in the earlier Chiefs Cup fixture and with a large turnout of Old Collegians present at the game, the 1st XV were under pressure to perform. If the boys were feeling the pressure it didn’t show though, and the team tore into their work. Five first half tries, three to winger Tom Yarrall, meant that the game was over as a contest at half time. Despite this Wesley hit back hard after half time and the second half was a very physical and even 35 minutes. Wesley threw everything at our line but the boys held firm and in the last play of the game Sam Cooper crossed the line to seal a resounding 38-0 win. This Saturday they travel to Feilding for a top of the table clash. Feilding were finalists last year and have continued their fine form this year. This will be a very challenging match for the 1st XV and the boys will need to rise to the occasion once more.
