WBJS U12A impress against Rondebosch

The Wynberg U12A rugby side played some entertaining yet physical rugby on Saturday at home against traditional rivals Rondebosch.

Not having beaten their opponents in the three previous years of competition Wynberg were hungry for a change in fortune. This hunger showed and although they allowed Rondebosch to make the early running and go into a strong 10-0 lead via two well-worked tries, this young combination stood tall in the tackle and capitalised on their opponents' uncharacteristically lackluster backline play.

Wynberg made good use of the educated boot of their 'find of the match' flyhalf Mika Ekström, who had played the early part of the season at center but enjoyed a stellar maiden performance in the pivot position. Their enterprising play was awarded with a long-range try under the posts which was duly converted by right wing Aaron to leave Wynberg trailing by 7-10 at half-time.

The second half was an exciting affair with Wynberg having taken great heart from the first half score and utilising their creativity in the backline to score two well-deserved and converted tries. One of these was a direct result of a magnificently taken penalty kick for touch by Ekström that placed Rondebosch under enormous pressure from a lineout on their own tryline. Although they managed to repel the initial charge from the hosts, the second phase was too strong and Wynberg scored near the posts.

The Wynberg defensive effort was gutsy and will go a long way in building the players' confidence for the remainder of the season.

Final score 21-10 to Wynberg.