The match was played as a 13 aside game with both teams only having 15 players. Saxons played a new line up due to unavailability and illness ravaging the squad, a new debutant and some returning players.
On a cold brisk morning with the frost just clearing in time for the match Saxons fell behind to a penalty try given for a high tackle.
That’s was the last time the Saxons line was breached as try after try was scored 10 by the backs and a sole forward try. Some good interlinking play, support running and rucking was noted throughout the match.
Only towards the end with the match won did the SAXONS lose a bit of structure.
Amazingly 10 of the 11 tries were converted so a superb effort from the kicking tee.
Final score GFRFC SAXONS 75 PORTSMOUTH 7
Scorers:
Tries
Olly X 2
Ben B X 2
Rory X 4
Jamie S X 2
James T X 1
Conversions
Jamie S X 8
Olly X 2