Brecon braves earn praise after Plate Cup final defeat
BRECON Rugby Club was represented in the nation's capital last week.
The Powys club's under 13s team descended on Cardiff for the final of the Cardiff Rugby Plate Final at Cardiff Arms Park.
The youngsters met Llandaff in the final and despite their opponents having virtual home advantage the Powys club were cheered on throughout by an army of supporters comprising of family and friends.
The final whistle blew at 21-5 but Brecon certainly put up a good fight in what was a hard fought and hugely competitive game.
Llandaff hit the scoreboard early with a great try and conversion leaving Brecon under pressure.
A fantastic response culminated in a wonderful try from Ollie Watson which followed the ball being moved along the line.
Brecon lost their talisman and captain Lewis Jones just after 10 minutes due to a knock to the head but this served to galvanise the team.
The second-half was dominated by Brecon in both territory and possession.
However, Llandaff's defence was able to hold out despite the pressure Brecon applied and despite a valiant effort they failed to get over the try line again.
Wave after wave of attack was rebuffed and as Llandaff defended right up until the final whistle.
A club spokesperson said: 'Reaching the final was a great achievement for the boys and an occasion that the players, coaches and supporters will never forget.
'They can certainly all walk away with their heads held high despite defeat.'
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BRECON Rugby Club was represented in the nation's capital last week. The Powys club's under 13s team descended on Cardiff for the final of the Cardiff Rugby Plate Final at Cardiff Arms Park. The youngsters met Llandaff in the final and despite their opponents having virtual home advantage the Powys club were cheered on throughout by an army of supporters comprising of family and friends. The final whistle blew at 21-5 but Brecon certainly put up a good fight in what was a hard fought and hugely competitive game. Llandaff hit the scoreboard early with a great try and conversion leaving Brecon under pressure. A fantastic response culminated in a wonderful try from Ollie Watson which followed the ball being moved along the line. Brecon lost their talisman and captain Lewis Jones just after 10 minutes due to a knock to the head but this served to galvanise the team. The second-half was dominated by Brecon in both territory and possession. However, Llandaff's defence was able to hold out despite the pressure Brecon applied and despite a valiant effort they failed to get over the try line again. Wave after wave of attack was rebuffed and as Llandaff defended right up until the final whistle. A club spokesperson said: 'Reaching the final was a great achievement for the boys and an occasion that the players, coaches and supporters will never forget. 'They can certainly all walk away with their heads held high despite defeat.'
