Rugby 1st XV
(1959-60)
1959-60 1st XV
By J. G. Lee
Played 16, Won 4, Lost 9, Drawn 3. For 71, Against 153
Alleyne's, Stevenage H. Drawn 3-3
Chiswick County G.S. H. Lost 6-16
Watford G.S. 2nd XV A. Won 16-3
Islewörth G.S. A Lost 0-39
Sutton County G.S. A. Lost 0-9
Gunnersbury G.S. A. Lost 0-12
Borehamwood G.S. A. Lost 0-12
Rickmansworth G.S. A. Won 11-0
Watford G.S. 'A' XV A. Drawn 3-3
R.G.S., Guildford H. Lost 3-8
Harrow County G.S. A. Lost 6-14
Sutton County G.S. H. Won 11-5
William Ellis A. Drawn 6-6
Gunnersbury G.S. A. Lost 0-12
St. Marylebone G.S. A. Lost 3-11
Hayes County G.S. H. Won 3-0
In this, our first season of Ist XV Rugby, we were confronted on most occasions by larger packs and generally more experienced teams.
Throughout the season the pack was the mainstay of the side, and they played many very good games of defensive Rugby. Unfortunately, the hooking and line-out work were not positive or determined enough, and the backs suffered from a lack of possession. Even at the end of the season the actual attacking strength of the backs was still an unknown quantity.
Maddams, the Captain, Sanderson, Snook C., Baker and Worley played well throughout the season. Harris at No. 8 worked extremely hard, and his covering in defence saved the side on numerous occasions. We shall miss the reliable play of Lockyear at full-back and the vigour of Lewis in the side next season.
If we are to do well next season, everyone will have to play with much greater determination, and a real effort must be made to dictate the run of play rather than follow the pattern set by the opposition.
J.G.L.
Suggested:
School Rules
Brian Tilbrook's note
Photos of Staff
School Fair (1962)