Rugby 3rd XV
(1969-70)

"Resilient" is the word which most aptly describes the 3rd XV 1969-70. Primarily praise must go to the regulars in the team. notably R. Murphy. R. Allard. G. Lee, S. Lowe, R. Martin. J. Evans and Long, all of whom stalwartly turned out every Saturday, even when there appeared little incentive. Thanks must also go to our reserves, Robinson and G. Murphy, who were always willing to play when called upon.

Several matches were memorable affairs, notably the mud bath of Orange Hill (Dr. Wheaton claiming that it reminded him of Passchendaele!) and the extremely satisfying concluding victory against High Wycombe, with a number of players playing in very unfamiliar positions.

Several players greatly improved during the season. In none was this seen more than in S. Lowe who proved an able replacement at scrum-half for Peters when the latter was promoted to the 2nd XV. R. Murphy. R. Allard and J. Evans also gained much confidence.

It was unfortunate that on many occasions when a full-strength team could be fielded on Friday morning, it was more often than not decimated in key positions by lunch-time, owing to the needs of other school teams

Finally thanks must go to Mr. Cahill who valiantly stood by us, often in the most trying circumstances, and helped to make what was for most of us an extremely enjoyable season of rugby.

R. MINDEL