Date: 27th Jan. 2007

Another big loss for a struggling Vees who have been searching for that elusive first win. Despite the score line, Vees competed for long periods of the game and came close to scoring on four occasions from driving mauls. However it was the clinical execution of opportunites that seperated the two sides. Whereas V's spilled ball at the back of mauls, UCS OB's handling in open play was exemplary with their ex-Otago scrumhalf running the show and the back three picking superb running lines to pick up a hatful of tries. Despite the loss Vees left the pitch heads held high, having blooded another new player Andy Evans, who is showing a lot of promise at 10. Special mention also goes to number 8 Brian Molyneux who had a tireless game with ball in hand and tackling around the park.

Vees then went on to a great performance off the field with a club night out in St.Albans. The quiet pubs along Fishpool Street were graced with thirty rugby players helping to celebrate club captain Trevor Munien's birthday! Just goes to show club spirit is more than just the results on the field.

Graphics & Design: S. Mandelbaum (shalom@mandelbaumonline.net)