Last week at Bedford was the most random day, with both sides in finals, this is real testament to how the lads in the Raiders, particulary, have come on and how quickly the newer lads are slotting in!
But today the Raiders went to St Neots in their own right and proceeded to knock out two wins in a row from the off. Now that's "Class".
The "skinny" (light on number) team soaked up much of the punishment the other teams could muster and the marginal defeat in game three was a shocker, as much of this game was played deep in their opponents territory applying copious amounts of pressure.
By game four, a few knocks and a loss later, the guys were now tired, and could have done with more fresh legs on the subs becnh to choose from, but they found the strength to hold the opposing side and suffered another marginal loss whcih could have so easily been a victory.
The final score was 2 wins/2 losses gining them a very respectible runners up place, 1 hospitalised, Cal "Jacko" Jackson, who played fantastic rugby and got home several hours late, but fit and with a "cracking shiner" for a trophy. amongst the other casualies were Joe "Bon-Bon" Bonaserra who ahd a mild concussion and is also now receovered and Alex Combes who took an elbow in the face, but brushed it off and played on.
Joe "Gingi" Sawyer needs a special mention for his meritous sportsmanship in helping out "Our Newest Best Mates" from High Wycombe.
Well Done, Everyone!
April 22nd 2007
