Subject: The Argus report was more positive. Can't understand what the coaches are on about. Ridiculously negative if you ask me. |
Author: Steve P
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Date Posted: 15:59:45 09/23/02 Mon
Author Host/IP: NoHost/213.40.131.65 In reply to:
Glyn
's message, "Match report from IC Wales" on 15:22:05 09/23/02 Mon
>Pontypool keep winning while Wizards lose magic Sep 23
>2002
>
>The Western Mail
>
>CHANGES might be in the offing at the top end of the
>game, but it was service as normal between these old
>Merit Table rivals, writes Tony Poole.
>
>While Pontypool maintained a 100 per cent record,
>Aberavon not only surrendered theirs but also extended
>an unproductive run at the ground to 22 years.
>
>In many ways what unfolded on the paddock acted as a
>sideshow to what has been building behind the scenes
>for weeks.
>
>Both clubs are adamant that radical decisions have
>been made that will make it impossible for them to
>revisit past glories, and Pontypool coach Steve Jones
>highlighted the point.
>
>He said: "Unless the WRU act soon they will witness
>the death of Welsh rugby as we know it.
>
>"Whether we like it or not, provincial-type rugby,
>based around five teams, will be the way forward. And
>hopefully the WRU will allow a watered down system of
>challenge to thrive through a vibrant
>semi-professional second tier.
>
>"The WRU have once more changed the goalposts in
>blocking promotion from the First Division, and this
>means the likes of Aberavon and Pontypool will be
>playing fun rugby."
>
>With promotion ruled out, the Wizards seemed as if
>they were going through the motions. The defending
>champions competed strongly at the set pieces, but a
>lack of quality loose possession allied to second-rate
>ball retention held them back.
>
>Pontypool, despite losing captain and No 8 Mark Jones
>to a sixth minute elbow injury, were too street-wise.
>
>The Wizards threatened in the 35th minute, but tries
>either side of half-time from wing Joel Griffin and
>centre Jonathan Hawker kept them in their place.
>
>Though fly-half Byron Hayward was only on target with
>four out of eight attempts at goal, Aberavon weren't
>good enough to make him pay.
>
>Pontypool: Tries - J Devereux, J Griffin, J Hawker.
>Pens - B Hayward (2). Cons -Hayward (2).
>
>Aberavon: Tries - J Hyatt, R Morris. Pen -J Davies.
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