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Thursday 10 March 2011 - Dane Court XV vs a Thanet Wanderers XV

Year ten students Courtney, Stuart, Alex and Grant recently became Kent Champions as members of Thanet Wanderers, but this time they were heading up the Dane Court XV in a end of season tussle down at St Peters. The first half ebbed and flowed with both teams playing flowing rugby. Wanderers were strong in the scrum, with Dane Court dominating in the loose. With the final play of the half, Dane Court scored in the corner with Mason Webb flying in under pressure.

With fluid taken on, Dane Court came out in the second half and quickly stepped up through the gears. Votta, Silsbury and Whiteman, turned over any Wanderers ball and got Dane Court straight back on the attack.

With Horey and Harrison pulling the strings, holes began to open up, seeing Dane Court's slick hands and excellent support running created a further four tries, with no response from the Wanderers.

The game was a superb example of how rugby should be played, highlighting the importance of team work and respect for all on the pitch. It was a very pleasing night for Dane Court and reflected the hard work being put in by the boys, as they aim to progress onto the national level at Under 18's. Excellent improvements have been made by all, with notable improvements coming in from Alex Veck and Dandre Opperman. We would also like to thank Mike Pond and Steve Horey for the input they have had with the boys.

Lower down in the years, the Year 7's, although small in number have started the season undefeated and following in the example set by the Year 10's. Encouraging displays have come from Bennett Kandathy, Charlie Knight, Harrison Wood and Joesph Harmes.