U11'S ANGLO-WELSH FESTIVAL

Newent played brilliantly in the Angl-Welsh Festival held at Luctonians Sports Club, Hereford. Unfortunately they fell at the final hurdle which cost them a place in the semi-finals.

A strange tournament set-up conspired to give Newent the rough end of the stick by coupling them with last years winners Rhiwbina in the group matches. Ledbury, however, had the luxury of not playing the Welsh side. Nevertheless Newent gave Rhiwbina a huge shock by matching them in all departments and only a debateable decision prevented a famous victory. Newent's try in the 7-7 draw was scored by their Captain SEB VENN and converted by MARCUS BALLINGER.

In their second contest Newent lowered the colours of a powerful Monmouth side 21-14 with tries from GEORGE HUMPHRIS, MATT ANDERSON and SEB VENN. MARCUS BALLINGER converted.

Against Bromyard, Newent's forwards dominated again and ran out 12-0 winners thanks to tries from JOSH COLE and RICHARD SAMUEL plus a MARCUS BALLINGER conversion.

In their crucial final match, Newent's small squad faced Ledbury. Although they fought tenaciously, previous hard matches in the blazing sun took it's toll and just before the final whistle Ledbury crossed the line to give them a 7-0 win.

SQUAD PROFILE

DAN GEORGE.........................massive on the wing

JAMES GOUGH.......................impressive tackler

REECE COLE...........................useful squad member

REECE BROWN-WILLIAMS......improving player

SEB VENN.............................great tackler & line breaker

MARCUS BALLINGER..............oozes confidence, immaculate kicker

SHANE BROWN......................regularly snuffs out opposition attacks

TOM WEBB............................individual influence

RICHARD SAMUEL.................dangerous speed merchant

TOM GRIFFIN.......................another improving player

JAMES LOVERIDGE................courageous work in all areas

MATT ANDERSON..................powerhouse try scorer

GEORGE HUMPHRIS..............a huge talent

JOSH COLE...........................emerging forward force