In an exhilarating friendly match against Cardiff West Community High School, St John's put on a fantastic display of attacking rugby, with 13 tries scored in total between the two teams. Despite the non-competitive nature of the fixture, both sides showcased impressive skill, determination, and teamwork, making for a thrilling contest from start to finish.
St John's made a strong start, with Ayush S powering through the defence to open the scoring. Thomas T followed soon after, showing great footwork to evade multiple defenders and cross the try line. Cardiff West responded with some well-worked tries of their own, keeping the match finely balanced.
Aadam C added another for St John's, finishing off a well-constructed team move. However, it was Ben O who stole the show, delivering a hat-trick of tries with a combination of speed, strength, and intelligent running lines. His finishing ability kept St John's in contention throughout the game, as the match ebbed and flowed with both teams trading scores.
Cardiff West played with great energy and skill, scoring seven tries of their own, but St John's never backed down, conceding the losing try in the dying seconds of the game. Despite the final scoreline not being the primary focus of the match, the players gained invaluable experience and showcased their potential in an exciting display of rugby.
A huge well done to all involved for their commitment and sportsmanship. St John's can take plenty of positives from this performance as they look ahead to next week's plate fixture versus St Illtyds.