Yesterday was our very first game of the season, and we lost 20-5. It was frustrating to lose, especially because I think we could've actually won, but I think the team really showed some potential. In the beginning and end of each half, our rucking was absolutely unstoppable. We absolutely plowed over the team and had such control over the ball! But in the middle of each half, our team completely and utterly burned out. And when we did not get to the rucks in time, the other team completely poached the ball time after time after time. But out of the tries they did have, I'd say only one was earned. The other two were just a quick mistake of a missed tackle that should not and would not normally happen. Also, our scrums were absolutely disgraceful. I'm not sure what the issue is there, but we better figure it out soon.
In the end, I blame our failures on a lack of fitness. That's annoying because it's up to every individual on the team to put in their part in that area. We can practice skills all day, but that's not even close to enough. Luckily, at practices we are going to be instilling the park run again so that people can get some fitness in on a regular basis. We'll see how much of a difference in makes in a week before our next game, but I just hope it's not too late already....it's tough to get in shape and takes a long time!
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