ECCLES COLTS Junior Colts The sun was shining on the first outing this season for the under 17s as they travelled to face the combined force of Glossop & Marple. Struggling for numbers, full credit must go to the hosts who loaned players to Eccles so a meaningful game could take place. Eccles started well and showed great organisation and resilience in the face of some constant early pressure. Although Glossop scored early in the first quarter the match stayed at 7-0 for the majority of the first half, which finished with a fantastic solo effort from Matthew Reed 7-5. In the second half Glossop & Marple took the upper hand and scored four unanswered tries but the score in no way reflected the fantastic effort Eccles continued to put in. Which culminated in two ventures into the oppositions red zone which were brilliantly defended from two definite tries for Akeal Stewart. In the final quarter of the game Eccles finally got their just deserts with an amazing try from Finley Whitworth who had constantly broken the defence of a tiring Glossop and Marple. Eccles finished the stronger side with some huge tackles being put in right up to the final whistle; Tom Kemp certainly left his mark but unfortunately the final score was 36-10 in favour of Glossop and Marple. There were certainly some great signs of quality rugby which certainly inspires confidence of a successful season ahead. Senior Colts Eccles showed their attacking intent from the whistle and opened the scoring 6 mins in with a try from Henry Dutton and appeared to be in control of the game until they gifted a penalty in the middle of park, leading to a kick to the corner and the Sale forwards drive over to even the score. The remainder of the half continued to be played in Sale territory with Eccles failing to turn their possession and dominance into points. Eccles started the second half on fire, determined to cut out their own errors and increase the pressure on the Sale defence. Eccles played some great front foot rugby and attacked with agression. Tries from Louis and Duncan, converted by Will B pressed home the advantage. Fullback Henry was smashed in a tackle and left the field for treatment, Sale went on to score a try late in the game, but of no consequence to the result when Will B slotted a penalty to secure the W. Excting committed rugby and a well deserved victory for the senior colts who worked hard in the heat. Eccles had a strong set piece and were especially sucessful in the line out with Captain Tom Connell claiming or disrupting anything in the air. Improved discipline and depth in attack will see the colts notch up more wins than losses this season. Good start to the season. FT Eccles 23 - 12 Sale.
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