Knoxville Rugby Football Club

Knoxville Over Greenville 43-19

September 29, 2008

Knoxville played Greenville Griffins on Sat 9/27, winning 43-19. The day was

slightly overcast and for the first time in many years, there was actually a lot of grass on the pitch. The match started with Greenville receiving the kick-off. In the first ruck, Knoxville poached ball and moments later scored a try with inside running by the backs. With good rucking and set pieces, Knoxville’s backs continued strong play scoring several times in the first half. Knoxville held scrum stealing one ball during the day. Greenville took advantage of an over aggressive play by the Possum forwards late in the first half with a good run by their scrum half just off the side of the ruck. Halftime score was 43-7.

The second half was a bit wet due to the slight rain causing more unforced errors on both sides. Some youthful Possum substitutions and a stubborn Greenville defense held the Possums to zero points in the second half. Greenville put on two tries and the game ended 43-19.

With this win, Knoxville ended the long streak of Greenville wins in the series, setting a good tone with quick ball, strong possession and tight passing. The spectators (at least the Possum ones) saw a great game. Both teams enjoyed a lively social set-up by Bob Hampstead.

Line-up

1 James Ellis (Rise-Up)

2 Ryan Miller (Rooster)

3 Shane Randolph [Captain]

4 Jay McNabb

5 Andy Chimenti

6 Chris Knutsen (KA)

7 Wayne Chermely

8 Matt Noss

9 Adam Scott

10 Tony Baker

11 Brad Lokitz

12 Adam Ingle

13 Matt Abernathy

14 Chris Manning

15 Rob Wallace

16 Thomas

17 Pierre

18 Tanner

19 Steve

20 Garret

21 Spinosa

22 Matt Lucas

23 Sallas

24 Christian

25 Javi

26 Tanner Cardwell

Play Caller: Mike Weldon

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