Area for improvement: Engagement during scrum by tight-five; No.8 needs to pick-up and go from the base of the scrum more often; Flankers need to "immobilize" opposing scrum-half early in the game to show who is the BOSS; Entire scrum needs to work on defending the line five metres out; Need to vary line-out jumper and have more jumper options at the line-out; Use the rolling maul if line-out ball is secured; Cleaning out at the ruck (three to clear, three to guard the fringe of the ruck); Ruck to be cleared with shoulders and not hands; Target-sight and strike your opponent at the ruck with maximum force into his chest and stomach area; Keep low and stay strong when taking the ball into contact; Off-loading techniques need to be worked on; Tackling needs more "BIG HITS" at the lower-chest/upper stomach area, smashing with the lead forearm, especially in the first five minutes - show who is the BOSS.
So you can see we still have lots to work at. But to all under-17 players are just at the beginning of their rugby lives.
To all the B Div players who played Greenridge on Tuesday, the teachers-in-charge applaud your effort and spirit. You will only get better! Never give up! And always remember, the first ten minutes of the game, you will need to show the other team who is THE BOSS!
Good luck for the next game against Bukit Batok.
Remember to awaken the Montfortian Giant in you!
From Mr Singh (Rugby Teacher-In-Charge)
