First Run Out for Newly Formed Wirral Saints

SALE RUFC v WIRRAL SAINTS 13.00 ko Heywood Road, Sale - Sunday 31st Aug 2014

First competitive game for the newly formed Wirral Saints Junior Colts at Sale RUFC on a newly laid surface at Heywood Road.This combined with the wide playing area was always going to be tough against a well drilled and quality handling team in "B" league side Sale.
Wirral Saints had a full compliment of players and subs which is a credit to the commitment of all the players and as a training friendly both sets of coaches agreed to 3 sessions of 20,25 & 25 mins to allow changes throughout both teams. Although battling hard and with some occasions of good possession Wirral Saints were eventually outplayed by the very skillful and speedy Sale back line running in 10 converted tries with the final score:
Sale Rufc 70 Wirral Saints 0

Although a heavy defeat the coaches found there were many positives to take out of the game with some good individual performances and travelled home surprisingly optimistic about competing in league "C" this season.

Norman Peers