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Brecon Under 12s V Abergavenny (1st Feb 2009)

Sunday saw the Under 12s take the field at Parc de Pugh, for the return fixture against 'local' rivals Abergavenny, having been narrowly defeated by them earlier in the season.

Coaches Murph Jones and Lee Lewis would have been hoping for a reversal of that previous result as they entertained the visitors, although what was always going to be a difficult game became even more of a challenge as the team saw a number of players not available for reasons of illness and injury.

The players who were available took to the field with limited resources, and in bitingly cold Arctic weather. The recent inactivity of the squad due to the constraints of the weather also came home to roost, as the team struggle to contain the visitors. In spite of the best efforts of the players, Abergavenny triumphed by 40-10, and the Brecon lads left the field feeling disheartened by the score.

The coaches, whilst frustrated by the fact that this score does not reflect the respective strengths of the teams, remain upbeat that the squad is just one or two positive results away from gelling as a competitive unit. The training throughout the season shows a positive intent on the part of coaches and players, and the squad contains some real talent throughout. The demands, this season, of the 15 a side game, are seeing a need for greater physicality in the team, and the side has come up against some 'big' teams.

Notwithstanding this, the squad has the ability to make some real progress over the remainder of the season, and Murph and Lee are confident that things will turn around soon. This will require continued effort on the part of all, and also maintain the positive work ethic that has been shown in training. Once the team gets the confidence to translate this on to the pitch, all the parents and supporters believe they will then take some stopping!

GOOD LUCK AND KEEP IT UP ALL OF YOU!!

Next Sunday sees the team travelling to Builth on the Sunday for the return fixture with them. This offers an opportunity to get straight back out on the paddock and put today behind you - GO FOR IT!!