A large crowd at the Cowra High School were treated to some entertaining rugby last Thursday when Cowra High thumped Japanese High School, Seikei. After not scoring a point last year in Japan, the local boys made sure they redeemed themselves running out convincing winners on the day 71-0.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
The international rugby match played between the two schools has become an annual event with each school sharing the hosting honours.
Cowra got off to a dream start, re-gathering the kick-off and crossing under the posts through centre Mitchell Budge.
Jamie Sinclair scored the best try of the first half when he finished off some great ball movement with multiple players handling the ball before he crossed on the wing.
The local boys went in at the break with a 33-0 lead.
The second half was much the same with Cowra completely dominating. A well-executed set play finished off by Sam Apps showed how good Cowra were playing and how confident they were with their attacking structures. Highlight of the second half however was Sean Simpson jumping over a Japanese player in defence, who was attempting to tackle him, and running on to score. A spectacular bit of rugby.
Cowra High coach Steven Johnstone said all players played well and it was one of the best all-round performances he's seen.
Cowra High School 71 ( 2 Mitchell Budge, Jamie Sinclair, Sam Apps and Sean Simpson tries, Drew Johnston, Ty Ashe, Eli Richardson tries; Jacob McNaught 8 goals). def Seikei High School 0