Tough examination for diminished Hurricanes

SANDOWN and Shanklin RFC experienced a hefty loss– the Islanders badly damaged by gamers quiting on suit day.

HAVANT II 69, STORMS 5

After a close loss to Guernsey St Jacques the previous week, the Hurricanes confronted powerful resistance that, in beating them, secured the Counties 1 Hampshire title on Saturday.

Nevertheless, the 18-man team checked the hosts in the opening up quarter.

Havant racked up initially, however the Hurricanes reacted swiftly with a shot from Jack Winter.

However, they fell short to transform, leaving ball game at 7-5.

Despite a perky initiative, the Hurricanes could not endure Havant’s unrelenting strike, finishing the very first fifty percent 31-5 down.

The 2nd fifty percent saw the home side expand their lead with one more shot.

Fatigue started to embed in as the Hurricanes’ take on protective initiatives drained their power.

Turnover charges from Harry Thomas and the Hurricanes’ guy of the suit, Zak Chiverton, gave some alleviation, however dealing with mistakes confirmed pricey.

Keith Wallace, the Hurricanes’ supervisor of rugby, stated: “The scoreline did not reflect the performance the boys displayed.

“Thank you to the boys that tipped up at brief notification. I could not fault any person’s initiative for the reason.

“Some positives to take into the final fixtures of the season.”

The Hurricanes have 3 suits staying, beginning with a home video game versus Gosport and Fareham, to correspond with the club’s enrollers’ day.