Bonus point win for Tigers
Ay Nics Stags 7 Paphos Tigers 29
With the summer break the Tigers saw the retirement of several players,others transferring to Limassol and some leaving Cyprus.
So it was a young and new look Tigers who took to the field on Saturday against Ay Nics Stags.Right from the start it was plain to see that commitment was high on the agenda,at times perhaps in the rucks and mauls a little too much ! but having chosen to play with wind the Tigers went in at half time leading 24-0.
The first have had been a scrappy affair for both sides but the second half saw both sides up their performance and the Tigers being put under considerable pressure in defence,the lads played with yet more commitment and kept their discipline giving away very little.
AJ (Alan Pugh),this years Captain,lead from the front,being awarded Man of the Match and scoring one of the five tries,other try scorers were George Agathocleous 2,Ben Whetton and Des White.
It's no secret that stronger teams await the lads in the league but the commitment, discipline and team spirit shown here leading to a confidence building win will have them holding their heads up high and looking forward to the challenge.
Sue Rolfe
Secretary - Paphos Tigers Rugby Football Club
PTRFC are sponsored by M1 Lux, Horizon Group & Mercato del Golfo.
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