A good, hard game that highlighted weaknesses on both sides. The Devils remained invincible in their rucking with some great moves coming from off the rucks, whilst the Amazons produced mauls which were brought about each time by their No. 12. Many of the Deeping Devils were playing out of position due to injuries and the match saw a great debut performance from Lorna Thornley.
The Devils went into the game with a positive attitude following the win at Harlow last week. It began with a good kick into the Woodbridge half followed immediately by the continuous pressure from the Devils that was to show throughout the game.
The first converted try came from a break in the Deeping defence within the first few minutes of the game by the Woodbridge No. 12.
Strong lineouts from the Devils made some marvellous ground. A lineout in the Deeping half brought an advantage which gave us huge forward progress. The Woodbridge ball was won by Monique Nolan who passed to the scrum half Judith Jagger who kicked into the Woodbridge 22 which then deflected off the Woodbridge No 14 to win Deeping another line out.
Fantastic runs and outstanding tackles were continuously being made by the Devils which led to injuries on both sides.
At half time the score was 7 – 0 to Woodbridge.
A convincing positive start to the 2nd half, keeping on the enormous pressure produced some fine tackles by Jess Logan, Sadie Sharman and Emma Farrow. The Devils pushed slowly but progressively forward. However, the experienced Woodbridge No. 12, previously a Welsh International, would break through and score.
After the game the Woodbridge Captain said that the game was the hardest they had played and that the score certainly didn’t reflect the quality of play from the Devils
Despite the lack of tries, the Deeping Devils had a fantastic game. The Head Coach said that even with girls playing out of position, they had put their heart and souls into the game. She also felt that the final score didn’t reflect the how well the girls had played and that she was proud of them. They held their heads up and came away from the game feeling very proud.
The Devils next match is at home, Linchfield Road, this Sunday, 2nd March 2:30pm kick off.
Deeping Devils Player of the match: Jess Marshall
Deeping Devils Forward of the match: Gemma Wilson
Deeping Devils Back of the match: Jess Logan
