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Brizzer
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From what I am told, with the exception of a couple of the Welsh lads on WC duty, that was pretty much Exeter’s PL side. It was a very even first half but as the game wore on the relentlessness of the Chief’s told ax they ran in some top quality scores. The turning point in the first half was a missed pen kick to the corner for Jersey with the ball going dead. Exeter then moved the ball the length of the field to score. Great game, Jersey by no means disgraced, perhaps a little bit outclassed, but not by very much at all. Regardless of that, what a game at Vallis Way!! |
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Tackle Low!!!!!
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Kimbo
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And now yer gonna believe us... It was written thus.
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cheshire exile
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Not much comment on Pirates’ demolition job on Cambridge. Do any of the latter’s followers know how close their side was to a first choice lineup?
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Camquin
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I would say we were possibly missing five or six first choice players at the start, and lost Joe Tarrant in the first half to a shoulder injury - but it was a representative side, no club can rely on a single player in any position. We competed in the first half, and could easily have gone in ahead, but two early scores in the second half turned the tide, and then it was one way traffic as we chased the game. We are still getting used to the pace of the fully professional sides, and have another harsh lesson to come next week when we host Ealing.
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FHLH
World Cup Winner Cambridge Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Location: Cambridge Status: Offline Points: 5361 |
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I would say that it was virtually a full Cambridge squad with a couple missing. First half was great to watch, albeit being 12-17 down, we even took the lead twice. Second half, Pirates stretched their legs! I think we all knew that the step up to Level 2 would be a challenge with a limited budget and part time squad. Ealing next week followed by Bristol will be a step into the unknown. Northampton (P 4th) , Bristol (P 9th), Ealing (C 2nd) , Doncaster (C 5th) and Pirates (C 6th) is a tough group! First league game against Ampthill will be better marker. Edited by FHLH - 25 Sep 2023 at 13:27 |
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"My father told me big men fall just as quick as little ones, if you put a sword through their hearts."
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*Stalwart
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We were there, having made the trip via Nottingham and Norfolk! We were really impressed with how well the almost completely new Pirates back division gelled and played some lovely running rugby in the second half, helped by the sunny weather and a pristine playing surface. We've been where Cambridge are - I remember well our first season in the second tier and it was a proper struggle to survive. It's a big step up. Wishing Cambridge well. Nice club and very friendly, helpful people.
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corporalcarrot
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Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD.
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Big Eddie
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Sale Sharks have picked a full strength side for the Caldy fixture….. no Academy players just full strength Premiership side without those at the World Cup
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''The future isn't what it used to be''
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