Tour Diary - Day 10: Match day versus Kobe Science Technology High School

Day 10 - 9th December

 

Day 10 was a significant day as for the boys playing against Kobe Science Technology High School at Kwansei Gakuin High School and it all started with a nutritious breakfast at Hotel Takezono Ashiya. As a team, we travelled to Kwansei Gakuin High School and arrived around 9:30am. After settling in and off loading our bags, we then headed out to the field for a quick and light captains run in preparation for this afternoons game.

With the boys and coaches happy with the light training session we were then given 1000 Yen each and were able to walk as a team to purchase lunch. Around 1:00pm we then walked back and prepared for the game ahead with the boys going through their game preparation and strapping if needed. Around 2:00pm we walked to the main field of Kwansei Gakuin High School where the seconds warmed up for a 3:00pm kickoff. As the firsts looked on and started to prepare for their game, the Trinity 2nd XV performed extremely well coming away with a 34 - 10 win. The 1st XV kicked off at 4:00pm and showed great teamwork from the outset along with a willingness to play great running rugby. This eventually lead to a well executed 81 points to 7.

After a song, greetings from the players from Kobe Science Technology High School and the traditional exchange of gifts we made our way back to our hotel via public transport, bus and then train. We then had a traditional Japanese meal that concluded a fantastic day on the 2015 Japan rugby tour.

Kordell Payne

 

Pre-Game Photo in Warm-up Strip

 

 

Pre-Game Photo in Match Strip

 

 

Running out for Fixture against Kobe Science Technology High School