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NASTIES GO INTERNATIONAL AGAIN |
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Written by Michael King
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Thursday, 17 September 2009 |
 Nasties Rugby
A swift start from the Nasties saw the home side dominate through the forwards with chilling runs from Trent ‘Pillow Ribs’ Williams and Mark ‘Sin Bin’ Hodgson with the perennial Adam ‘The Axe’ Law helping out closely behind. This forwards dominance helped create the space out wide for the backs with brilliant running from Pete Johnson and Dean Guberina to send Adam Peate through for a try early in the game. Impressive runs from the wingers Colin Scott and Frank Elsworth inspired the team to take a 1-0 lead at the first break. “…..Colin carried four Chilleans on his back over 20 metres and I’ve never seen the young Elsworth so focused and make so many damaging runs…..this is Rugby at its best.” commentators on Fox Sports enthused.
The second of the three 20 minute stanza’s saw both the Nasties and Chillean’s appear on the pitch with vastly different sides. While the Nasty forwards continued to make good ground through the likes of the King Brothers, Tim Bentley and Bruce Ritchie as well as Mick Watts, the Chillean ‘A’ side backs were too slick pouncing on any loose ball and taking advantage of any mistake by the home side. The result saw the scoreboard tick over in favour of the visitors who took a 3-1 lead into the final break.
The third stanza saw the Nasties once again on the ascent through some good backline movements lead by Darren ‘Deaks’ Adams and Darren Flynn. It was a quick backline move in the opening few minutes that saw Darren Warrener stroll over unopposed to have the crowd cheering for a win. A bit of niggle began to creep into the game and when the Hoff stood toe-to-toe with his opposite after a scrum much feeling followed into each tackle. Unfortunately for the local side the South Americans backline penetrated through in the final few minutes to seal a memorable for the visitors. “How much fun was that….” a delighted Darren Mann told the crowd on his way to the Clubhouse.
It was all fun after the final whistle with another fine game refereed with distinction by Bruce Killingsworth. Much laughter and beer followed as the language barrier was broken in song. At the awards ceremony the sleep deprived Cowboy was awarded the ‘Golden Boy-Lo’ for both his on-field and off-field efforts. Special congratulations go to Cowboy and his wife, Kim on the birth of their fourth boy, NG, just six days prior. The ‘FRONTLINE” Man-of-the-Match was a close choice with Darren ‘TTE’ Vaux putting in another big game in his first international match for the Blue, White and Pinks. However it was a brilliant performance by Captain Boy-Lo that took the award and had the crowd hysterically shouting his name. The Chilleans then giving an award to the Nasties oldest player, 54 year old Johnny Fieneg who had another solid game.
In what was a night of superb international rugby under lights, we thank the Chilleans for their fun and frivolities both on and off the field. 20 of the Nasties now head North to Carins for the weekend to play in the Carins Croc’s Gala Day. It will then be onto Avalon Bullbogs Stadium in 4 weeks for the Nasties last game of the season against a touring New Zealand team. Well done to everyone involved with the organization of a very enjoyable night.
Onwards & Upwards. |
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