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RSM buried in RCS landslide

19 Mar 1997 — 1 min read

After last weeks performance all did not bode well for RCS in this year’s Spark’s Cup. But an almost embarrassing defeat dealt out to the boyz last week was all the incentive they needed when taking on the old enemy, RSM. This match was what the whole season had been targetted towards..

RCS’s overwhelming forward superiority was evident from the whistle, allowing the backs to run rampant. Straight form the kick-off Darren Bryce took the game to the opposition. He fended off three tackles and beat their winger and fullback in a sprint for the corner. Just before half-time, Captain Courageous Karl Stand executed a cunning grubber kick which he followed up, collected and grounded under the posts.

Justin "15 stone" Lee showed awesome momentum before diving over the line. An immense dicking display resulted in Justin converting all but one of the tries, including two from the far right touchline.

The other scorers are too numerous to mention but credit goes to our entire squad for turning up. If RSM had managed to field anything resembling a full team, then perhaps there would have been a slightly more even contest. But maybe not

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