GYTES GOSSIP
(PN 17 April 2009)
Peebles promotion hopes were
finally dashed last Saturday in the second half of the GHA v StewMel Scottish
Hydro League Premier 2 match at Braidholm. From all accounts, the home side
played the better rugby and with wind advantage, were 8-0 up at the interval;
however in the 2nd half with 5 tries, it was all over. That meant
that Tuesday’s game against Kelso had no bearing in our final position on the
league as retain the third berth. It did however have a bearing on an awards
ceremony coming up where Peebles and players were potential receivers. Courtesy
Stuart Cameron, his calculations show that Dan Boughtwood should be a winner,
but David Paton missed out by two tries, as did Peebles who needed 6 on Tuesday
and made 4. In a close run thing by only 2 points, Peebles should claim best
defensive record, almost losing out to Jed when Kelso made a strong comeback in
the final Scottish Hydro Electric Premier 2 game of the season when they won 28
points to 17.
There is still the chance of a
place at Murrayfield in the Shield, but first there is Glasgow Acccies to get
past at The Gytes tomorrow, KO 3.00 PM. Our Fixture Secretary is also
negotiating hard for a suitable date for the postponed BSPC Border league game
against Hawick which will probably be towards the end of the month.
A yellow card at Melrose
Sevens, was a factor in Peebles not getting past the preliminary round, whilst a
weakened 2nd squad at Dumfries beat Langholm comfortably in the
opening round but went out to Selkirk in the 2nd. The colts sevens at
Hawick Wanderers/PSA were cancelled.
Tomorrow there is the choice of
the Shield game at the Gytes for 15s fans and for sevens fans, a 1st
seven will turn out at Hawick Sevens which starts at 2.00 PM to face Biggar in
the 6th tie of the opening round, and a 2nd seven will be at Selkirk
Junior Sevens which starts at 2.00 PM to meet Jed-Forest in the preliminary
round, and the colts will be at the Gala Wanderers Sevens. On Sunday the 1st
seven play Jed-Forest in the third tie of Berwick Sevens which starts at 1.00
PM.
Final planning for the Tweed
Homes Peebles Sevens where Peebles meet Langholm in the 4th tie
continues. Volunteers are essential to the smooth running of the day, so any
volunteer who has not been contacted or allocated a job for the day should
contact Bev, Crunch or any committee person.
Finally there will be a coffee
morning in the Eastgate Clubrooms tomorrow 10.00-12.00, run by and on behalf of
Tweeddale Rovers.
You will find all the latest
details at www.peeblesrfc.org
GGS
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