Millwall Venus XV

Match Report

Opposition: Hove
Venue: Home
Date of game: 2005-11-13
Result: 0-65
(Venus score is given first)

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Report written by: Erica Morrisson

This week Millwall Venus played a 'friendly' against (not so friendly) Hove , a south east league 1 team. With inspiration from an England win on Saturday, a full team plus subs and the promise that Hove only had 10 players, we set off confidently to Vicky park.

However it all went horribly wrong, from Jodie forgetting vital women's rugby kit to Hove turning up with a FULL team and expecting over 19-laws, we knew we were in for a beastly match.

In the first half we worked as a team, slowing the ball down and maintaining the majority of the possession. With Spanky's excellent tackling at full back and Captain Jo leading by example, they scored only two tries against us.

But in the second half our weaknesses began to show. With no one making their first tackles count, Hove 's try tally started to climb.
Our srummaging was solid and ball handling skilled. There were some great individual performances, including Alison Pugh (8) and Emma-Louise (13).However we still need more communication and against a team like Hove lots more aggression.
The final score was 65-0.

Unfortunately Hove could not join us for a beverage after the game. We headed to the ledger anyway where we thanked Rhiannon, in true Millwall style, for arranging the 'friendly'. Pussy on the pitch Sara, newcomer Claire and women of the match Spanky, E-L, and Alison were also congratulated with drinks.

Apparently playing such an experienced team can only make us better, however I still think I am busy for the return match.....

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