Glenwood win night rugby series

GLENWOOD’S 1st XV Invitational side took on Westville in the final of the annual Port Natal Night series on Friday 27 February.

The game started off badly with mistakes being made by both teams. Glenwood fly half Jerome Bossr opened the score through a penalty, but Westville were quick to return with a penalty against Glenwood which brought Westville level with Glenwood 3-3.

Into the second half both teams struggled to cross the try line with some big tackles and hits being made, but with a penalty against Glenwood nearing the half brought Westville’s score up to 6-3.

At the very end of the game once the hooter had sounded Glenwood won a penalty near the Westville try line. This gave Glenwood an opportunity to level the score with a possible penalty kick but Glenwood opted to take a tap and go and Glenwood player Ilunga Mukendi found a gap and charged through the Westville defence to award Glenwood the winning try which was then converted by Bossr to give Glenwood the overall win of 10-6.

This was a tough game for both teams as well as emotionally exciting for spectators. The night series was part of the teams’ preparations for the upcoming season.