Wimborne 3rds were on the road with the first XV to North Dorset where both teams lost last year. Sadly new skipper Dave Richards was called into work at the last minute and could not make the game. With a couple of last minute additions to the squad in the form of Geoff and Chris Moxam it gave us a couple of strike runners (what do we do with those)?
The first half was tough going with both sides trying to batter each other up front. North Dorset kicking 2 penalties which showed they were not confident in running the ball. Late on in the first half saw stalwart Penri (wanna be back row) Jones get squashed by a rather round Dorset prop which dislocated his left collar bone, best wishes to Penri for a speedy recovery.
Half time North Dorset 6 Wimborne nil
The second half started much the same as the first and home side scoring yet another penalty. Then the game changed, Wimborne gaining control with quick ball from the forwards enabled us to use our running game. Simon Cuff now at scrum half had a snipping run down the blind side putting in Geoff Moxom for his first of two tries. Forward dominance led by the versatile Mark Trent playing in the back row pushed Dorset back on their own line, Dorset conceding the penalty, a quick tap and long pass to Moxam from Cuff saw try number two. The home side responded and putting pressure on the Wimborne defence who conceded a penalty. The home side opted to kick to the corner which ended in a push over try, a move they had used all game (something we will have to work on defending for the return game). The boys dug deep and put in a massive last effort for the injured Jones and missing skipper Richards, moved the ball straight back into the home sides 22, good hands from the backs was finished off in the corner by the young Anthony Burton.
The final score North Dorset 14 Wimborne 15

Well done boys remaining unbeaten in the league, congratulations to the firsts and seconds who both recorded wins in their respective leagues.
A first clean sweep for many a day - long may it continue.

The 3rds played a re-arranged game against Oakmedians Academy squad this Saturday.
This was the first game in charge of the 3rd team for Dave Richards, all the best Dave.
A last minute arranged game due to Chard 2nds calling off the league fixture due to a lack of players.
Oaks youngsters should have had the advantage of youth against a much older Wimborne side but experience counts for a lot. The game was interrupted by far too many scrums mainly caused by players going to ground and the ball too slow coming out and the referee blowing up for safety of the players.
Wimborne dominated in field territory in the first half but were unable to score, Oaks only having one attack and scored in the corner.
The second half proved much the same and Oaks scoring late on which flattered the score line.
Much can be taken from this first game, the thirds were able to put out 24 players many familiar old faces, a couple of new faces, a couple returning to the game and a couple of youngsters thrown in for good measure. Strength in depth something that has been missing for a number of years, maybe now we can really push the 2nds and in turn the first fifteen.