Strathmore S1/2s visit Montrose

Today saw Union Park at its best. Loads of kids playing rugby on a bright sunny day. Strathmore brought up a squad of 13 players from Forfar with many familiar faces from last year's P6/7 side.

The game was made up of three fifteen minute sessions and Strathie kicked off with Montrose playing down the slope. Montrose made a slow start and this allowed Strathmore's speedy backs to break loose. Into the second session, Montrose demonstrated some quality interplay and much more determination. This led to two well executed tries by Stewart Watson. The third session was also close and the difference was three breakaway tries from the Strathmore backs.

While Strathmore were comfortable winners, the Montrose team showed real sprit to fight back into the match. Also, many of the players showed significant improvement throughout the game.

Kevin Mitchell, Strathie Sharks' Chairman was at the match. Afterwards he sent an email to say "We always enjoy our visits to Montrose and although the scoreline flattered us, your team never gave up and had some great passages of play." Well done to all the players and see you all at training.

Montrose S1/2 Team