Brighton 7's Finalists in their first Tournament!
In their first 7's tournament & with a depleted squad of 9 players for the final 3 games Horsham unfortunately ran out of steam in the final against League 1 side Hove.
Eight teams from seven clubs - Brighton, Hove, Horsham, Haywards Heath, Crawley, Lewes and Crowborough - contested an invitational U15 sevens at Brighton RFC.
Hove beat Horsham in the Trophy Final while Haywards Heath beat Brighton 2 in a closely fought Shield Final.
Group A:
Winners: Brighton A
Runners-up: Crawley
Qualified for Shield: Crowborough, Lewes
Group B:
Winners: Hove
Runners-up: Horsham
Qualified for Shield: Brighton 2, Haywards Heath
Trophy
Semi-finals
Hove beat Crawley
Horsham beat Brighton 1
Final: Hove 35 Horsham 0
With a squad of 12 players, and injurys taking their toll, Horsham were reduced to 9 players for the final 3 matches.
Playing a very physical League 1 Hove side in the final the boys put up a great display but fell at the final hurdle.
Brightons coach commented -
"Thought your lads played very well.
It is clear they are in the winning habit and very confident. I just think injuries, exhaustion and lack of numbers took their toll on you in that final - against a full Div 1 A squad!"
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