Tomorrow, WNEC Rugby take on Westfield State College for what will be the fifth meeting of the two sides. WNEC has won twice in exhibition matches but the two sides have split their less formal scrimmages between them.
Westfield remind me a lot of us two years ago. They have just won Division IV, just like we did, and are moving up to D III, where we currently are. However, Westfield are supported by their school and are coached full time by Dan Lancour, a member of the Springfield Rifles RFC. This match has implications beyond who wins or looses. WNEC and Westfield have a growing rapport between them and a history of close competition.
WNEC lineup -
1 - Mike Fielding
2 - Jon "Frenchie" Ouellette
3 - Ryan Shultz
4 - Sean Gallagher
5 - John Loubier
6 - Van Nguyen
7 - DJ Shermer
8 - Stephen Farnham
9 - Zack Phelan
10 - Leo Belval
11 - Tyler "Styles" Wong
12 - Craig Spyropoulos
13 - Will Reilly
14 - Jeff Sherman
15 - La Quan "Pookie" Schoolfield
Captaining the side is the triumvirate of flanker DJ Shermer, flyhalf Leo Belval, and freshly mohawk'd scrummie Zack Phelan.
Center Will Reilly and wing Jeff Sherman will both be making their debuts for the club.
This lineup brings a backline who both run and tackle hard, supported by mobile loose forwards and a tight five hungry for carries.
Match Report to Follow...
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