Fireworks at Ionians
I's under 15's took to the field for their first afternoon kick off of the season, their game having been put back due to the large numbers of Mini Junior teams playing on what can only be described as a glorious Sunday in November. The whole facility echoed with the cheering of proud parents as teams from all over Yorkshire played throughout the day.
Ionians were without their outside centre and power runner Will Heylings, but replaced him with the dynamic open side Danny Casson.
Doncaster started the game with their usual force and commitment, taking most of the possession but the Ionians defence stayed strong and continually pushed them back and contained the might of their opposition. The first 10 minutes, despite the possession by Doncaster was played in their own half and when scrappy ball fell into the hands of centre Torkington. He broke through the line and as the defence closed in, he threw a long pass out to Casson who then put winger Henry Waine away to score in the corner.
The try went unconverted and an intense game of hard tackling and the occasional flare up remained 5 - 0 at half time.
The second half saw a few changes in the Ionians pack and newcomer Joe Raynard started to show his worth, adding height, weight and the occasional burst of aggression to the better Rugby side.
Ionians saw more of the ball in the 2nd half and came close to scoring on several occasions, much of the game however was spent driving back and disrupting the Doncaster attack.
With 5 minutes to go, having been awarded a penalty just outside the 22, Skipper Hammersley opted for the kick to ensure victory after which Doncaster knew they were beaten.
Ionians finished the victors 8 points to 0 and once again showed that although Doncaster are one of the top two or three teams in Yorkshire they can't overcome the strength in depth and variation of Rugby Ionians can play.
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