Day One

Game 1 vs Bracknell under 16s (sort of)




We opened our tour of England with a hard-fought brawl against Bracknell's strong club. Since our opponent was using a younger squad, we did the same, starting all underclassmen and new players. Both teams gave it their all and played a tough match, but we ended the day with a 22-14 loss. The less experienced pack showed great fortitude against a skillfull squad. Kareem scored the first try to tie the game at 5-5 and Willem tacked on another two points to move us ahead. Sebastian Torres later gave us a 12-10 (14-10 after Willem's magic) lead off of an interception near the Bracknell try zone. Unfortunately, Bracknell battled back with overpowering scrummaging and explosive backline play from their number 12 and grabbed the win. The physical play and lack of errors proved that we can definitely compete with the UK clubs, especially after a little more sleep. Both clubs shared a couple pints and conversed after the game, giving us a new perspective on the camaraderie surrounding rugby.





Breakfast of champions

We enjoyed a buffet encompassing both traditional favorites (eggs, cereal, fruit) and exotic delicacies (black pudding, breakfast ham). The tasty yet nutritious cuisine will surely keep us at full strength throughout our epic UK journey.


Dinner (Supper?)

The club took a "relaxing" 20 minute stroll to Wokingham, a quaint town offering plenty of entertainment. We dined at an Indian buffet serving curry chicken dishes, rice, and vegetable medleys. The tranquil evening proved to be just what we needed after a long first day.