U16 Girls

Lichfield 31 Barkers Butts 22
Huge congratulations to our U16 girls and coaches who kicked off their national cup campaign with a victory against the current holders, national champions and sometime nemesis Barkers Butts.

In an epic battle Lichfield took the lead but were pegged back by BB with the teams trading tries till half-time and Lichfield 19-10 up at the break. Nerves were jangling soon after the restart though when BB reduced the deficit by 7. Another trading of tries followed before the final Lichfield effort seemed to have put the game beyond BB, although you’d never have known from the parents on the sideline whose smart watches and pulse monitors had all gone into critical mode.

A fantastic team effort made even more impressive with a few key players missing. Unfair really to call out any individuals then as they were all magnificent, but special credit to girls playing out of position, the younger age group for stepping up, Lily and Rosie O turning up to be with the team despite being injured, Angelina for 4 tries, Rosie B for the other and Lizzie landing 2 difficult kicks that always ensured Lichfield had their noses in front.

Also well done to coaches Dan and George for braving the tree pollen. At least we think that’s why they had tears in their eyes at the end!!!!!