A T3 signal ensured a tough opening day at the ‘office’ for both the Discovery Bay Pirates and CWB Pink as by the 17:15 kick-off time the rain and wind of Typhoon Mujigae had well and truly set in. The Pirates Ladies struggled to field a side, with a lot of the team away, but two HK Scottish 10s players Anna Kam and Tiffany Tse stepped in to ensure the game went ahead. This was the first run out for a lot of the lady Pirates who are rebuilding their team after several players left for University at the end of last season.
In a game played with a lot of heart and enthusiasm, Sienna Stubbs went over to score the Pirates only try, with the new season barely ten minutes old. The Pirates dominated in the scrum during a first half when the weather ensured there were a lot, but were unable to add to their score. While both teams committed valiantly to the scrums and rucks, the conditions ensured that free flowing rugby was at a premium. The second half saw the Pirates front row tire as CWB ran in further tries for a comfortable win.
A tough first game for both teams considering the conditions. The inexperienced Pirates learning lessons that only game time can give will be hard at work on the training pitch over the the next two weeks as they work to improve and meld as a team. Thanks to Anna Kam, Tiffany Tse and Eleanor ‘Jonesy’ Jones for playing with the DB Pirates.
Discovery Bay Pirates are looking for any players from around Discovery Bay and Lantau, anyone 17up looking to join the sisterhood please contact [email protected] no experience required, just passion to learn and play!
DB Pirates 5 – 20 CWB Pink
@ Tai Hang Tun Recreation Ground
DB Pirates: Meg McGrath, Corne Brink, Sienna Stubbs, Rebecca Thomasis, Oorja Goel, Vanessa Kima, Paula Andrea, Shannon Tjon, Anna Kam, Tiffany Tse, Eleanor ‘Jonesy’ Jones.
Edited 6 October, 2015 to include HK Scottish players names