Teaofa with a forward pack estimated to be the heaviest in the HRUA competition, dominated all the scrums against the HHH.
Young and new but a team not to be taken lightly as they proved against HHH.
The game started late with the sunestimated to be at least 32 degrees, did play a very vital test our players as the heat was “scorching” down.
HHH started with the kick and already Fredson terrorizing HHH forwards rush defense. HHH kept all their composure and patience.
Everytime HHH had the ball, it was treated like gold.
It was not until half way through the 1st half, HHH when Teaofa was pinged by the referee for some infringement HHH wasted no time and went for the points.
Galo (HHH half – back) kicked the first points successfully putting HHH up 3 – 0. HHH just went on from there.
A weak link was spotted in the Teaofa backline defense and found a gap with Kelly going through for a spectacular dive to score the first try.
Unfortunately the conversion by Galo was unsuccessful leaving the scoreline at 8 – 0
As the game progressed HHH continued to pressurize Teaofa’s backline defense, making it difficult for their cover defense to catch up.
But unfortunately HHH was penalized for a head high tackle and saw Teaofa went for points, as Fredson slotted successfully taking the score to 8 – 3. That did not stop HHH from keeping their pressure on.
Losing 80% of scrimmaging to Teaofa meant HHH needed to work extra hard on defense also.
HHH cover defense was extremely aggressive, as everyone had to cover for each other on defense.
HHH came back just before half time setting up a try for Abel (HHH 2nd 5) to score. Conversion was unsuccessful.
The half time score was 13 – 3.
Second half saw HHH, playing a rather more defensive game.
Teaofa had more possession of the ball and just kept pounding on HHH defense. B
ut with HHH saved by penalties, they capitalized more on Teaofa’s weaknesses.
HHH dominated the line outs and made sure that all the ball from the line outs were treated like gold.
As the second half progresses HHH score 2 more tries by Kelly and Inia with on one conversion successful taking the final score to 25 – 3.
Rugby Director, Philemon Campbell went on to said: “our boys were put to the ultimate test with the sun’s scorching heat and the heavy Teaofa pack, even our experienced front row had a lot to talk about after the game.
“Thank you Teaofa for a great game and good luck to your remaining matches.”
Final Score: HHH 25 – Teaofa 3.
Tries: Kelly – 2, Kwandu – 1, Inia – 1. Conversions: Galo – 1. Penalty: Galo – 1.
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