Stew Mel vs Boroughmuir, 24/9/05

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Squad

The Stewart's Melville FP RFC team to play Boroughmuir on Saturday at Inverleith, kick off 3 pm, is:

The starting pack is unchanged from last week, while the availability of Matt Dey sees Craig Joiner reverting to the wing. Zane Gardiner has failed to shake off the knock he picked up at Hartree Mill and is replaced by David McCall, who impressed in scoring two tries for the 2nd XV against Biggar.

Scott Riddell and Jed Gordon will start for the 2nd XV this week. Phil Hendry replaces Scott on the bench.

Richie Vernon, Colin Goudie, Struan Samson and Gareth Flockhart are still unavailable due to injury.

Malky

Nosebag's Notes

All match photos care of Mark Furnivall of Boroughmuir's fine website

An excellent performance from 1 to 19 on Saturday saw us record another victory in Premier 1, but this time against Cup holders Boroughmuir. The team from Meggetland eased past us in the Cup at Inverleith last year, but were repelled this time by sheer grit, skill and determination.

To be 14-0 up after ten minutes, courtesy of tries by Matt and Shaun (both converted by Borth), was just reward for a tremendous start by Stew Mel, with the visitors not looking at the races. 'Muir flanker Angus Martin then made a break from within his own half, however, and Charlie Keenan was on his shoulder to round off an excellent move which Ross Cook converted. Borth knocked over a penalty to make it 17-7 at half time, but this could
quite easily have been 30-7.

The second saw Stew Mel's debutante Dave McCall really make a name for himself in Premier 1. His first try came from some excellent work by Sam, who unleashed Dave into the space he needed to run effortlessly in from inside his own half for a great try. Unfortunately, Both missed the kick.

Angus Martin seemed to have hands on the ball in most rucks, so it was bewildering when Dalgy was carded for doing the same. 'Muir then hit back with seven points thanks to a fortuitous toe poke ahead which Angus Martin collected. Ross Cook missed the kick and it was 22-22. Time to panic? No! As against Currie, when we were down to 14 men, we upped a gear and scored again. This time, Shiely's inside pass was taken at PACE by Dave McCall, who cut through the 'Muir defence on a lovely angle to
score under the posts. Borth again added the extra two points for a 29-22 lead.

With only a few minutes left on the clock, Borth intercepted a loose pass in our 22 and ran the length of the pitch, leaving Rory Cupar in his wake. Again another two points were added, and it was job done at 36-22.

Nosebag

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