In the first match of the season for our 1st XV, the team faced a challenging situation with a last-minute restructure of the teamsheet due to some players dropping out. Despite the final score of 28 points against us, the players displayed exceptional effort and energy on the field. The intensity in their carries and collisions was impressive, with each player giving their all and taking full responsibility. While there were some inaccuracies that led to Cheltenham scoring two easy tries, it is important to recognise that this is just the beginning of our journey. The foundation has been laid, and the players should feel confident and positive as they move forward in the season. It was encouraging to see elements of the hard work put in during the past 10 days of training translate onto the field. The final score ended up being 28-0.