Dorset and Wiltshire’s U18s gave a good account of themselves in their third and final south west trial match against Oxfordshire, falling to a 25-20 defeat.
The match was a tightly contested affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities throughout the game.
Dorset and Wiltshire started strongly, with their forwards dominating the early exchanges and their backs looking sharp with ball in hand.
However, Oxfordshire soon found their footing and began to exert their own pressure on the Dorset and Wiltshire defence.
Despite their best efforts, the Dorset and Wiltshire team were unable to withstand the Oxfordshire attack, and they eventually fell to a 25-20 defeat.
Despite the loss, there were many positives for Dorset and Wiltshire to take from the game, including some impressive individual performances and a marked improvement in their overall team play.
The team can take heart from their display, and will be looking to build on this performance as they move forward.
The coaching staff will be pleased with the progress shown by the team, and will be working hard to identify areas for improvement and to develop the team’s skills further.
The south west trial matches have provided valuable experience for the Dorset and Wiltshire U18s, and have given the coaching staff a chance to assess the team’s strengths and weaknesses.
With the trial matches now complete, the team will be focusing on their upcoming fixtures, and will be looking to put into practice the lessons they have learned from their recent games.
The future is looking bright for Dorset and Wiltshire’s U18s, and fans will be eagerly anticipating their next match to see how the team continues to develop and grow.