Tuesday 02 June 2009

Some swashbuckling 7s play and heroic lash made the Brighton 7s a weekend to remember.

Baked in scorching sunshine, the firm grounds led to some exciting Jedi 7s on the first day with 107 unanswered points in 2 matches against the Sussex Legends and Waddies Wailers. However, the early finish to the first day was ultimately a disaster for our charge at the title the next day. Brighton beckoned and the Jedi masters were parched....

14 hours, 5 hen parties, 11 Jaiger bombs, 8 Strawpedos, countless lagers, a couple of strippers and 1 kebab later, some of the squad were still falling out of Spearmint Rhinos, others out of Coalition nightclub. The Jaiger bombs and strawpedo's etched on every face. James Bucknall was sacked as conditioning coach with immediate effect. 

Nonetheless the squad reported for duty the next day and faced a fresh faced Hove RFC in the next game. The Jedi ran out 38-5 winners and booked a place in the quarters against the Akuma Scorpians.

The quarterfinal was a physical affair between two good teams, however, the Jedi closed out the game comfortably to record a 26-12 victory.

The semi was against the Olorun I.D. The Jedi put in a valiant effort with some sizzly tries but ultimately came up short as the dehydration, exhaustion and lack of subs really kicked in. The I.D. deservedly winning 24-10 to go on and face an army of Fijians in the final.

Special mention should go to John Wehbe and Jemba Bull for their first class performances on both days.

Next stop Pamplona 7s in July.