Tuesday 8 April 2014

Travel and the First Game

It was another early start for our intrepid explorers today as we had the mammoth task of 6hrs travelling before our first game in Cape Town.
The travel went smoothly after stopping off for a much needed burger and chips lunch. South Africa again provided the scenery and the boys relaxed for the majority of the journey.
When we arrived in Cape Town we negotiated our way through the narrow streets of Newlands to find SACS for the first game. When we arrived the first thing that struck us all was again the beauty of the setting. I have played in many sporting ties in many countries across the globe but staring at Table mountain I must say this tops the lot.
The games were tough and physical but our lads didn't shirk anything with the A's losing by a solitary score 5-0. The B's found the going slightly tougher losing 22-0 after the hosts realised their new winger  was actually the quickest sprinter in Cape Town for his age and as we all know in sport speed is key.
The boys were excellent all day from manners off to the effort and performances on the pitch. Special mention to Jack Aldred and Ben Walker who were excellent for us today. Well done to both a well earned Boerworst awaits!