Sat 9 Oct 2021
Claverdon’s third league game of the 21/22 season was an entertaining match from start to finish, against newly promoted side Rugby Welsh RFC. The match started slowly, with both sides giving away unnecessary penalties but Claverdon eventually capitalised with a simple try from Garner-Jones, side-stepping his way to the opposition line. The game was stalled ten minutes before the half, due to a poor challenge from Rugby Welsh’s outside centre, causing Claverdon’s club captain, Michael Jay, a potentially season-ending injury.
After moving pitches due to the injury, and a 10-6 score-line at halftime, Claverdon were determined to avenge the loss of their captain. Some fantastic running rugby saw Claverdon stretch their lead, with sensational tries from Charlie Byrd, Josh Evans and Luke (“Fordy”) Rogers. The heavily supported home side ended the match 45-6, with a MOTM performance from Jack Barwell. The club would like to extend best wishes to Michael Jay, Will Lawton and Tom Hudson who all sustained injuries during the game, and hope for speedy recoveries for all.
