Sunday 11^th December  - Chingford 36 – Rochford 0.

Chingford progress to the semi finals of the Essex Colts Cup after a fine display against Rochford on Sunday. Rochford kicked off with the wind at their backs and immediately camped in Chingford’s 22. Their strong pack creating problems for Chingford in the lineout and at scrum time. It was during this opening 20 minute spell that the Chingford paved the way to victory with some outstanding defence. Time and time again Rochford drove at the Chingford line but the intensity of the Chingford tackling and work at breakdown meant Rochford failed to press home their early advantage, missing a kickable penalty after 10 mins.

Finally Chingford gained some possession and a smart break downfield ended up in a  5 metre scrum for Rochford, some poor Rochford handling from the resulting possession saw Chingford scamper in for a 7-0 lead. Shortly afterwards further loose play from a lineout in their own 22 and Jimmy Griffiths collected the ball to drive through and score giving Chingford a 12-0 half time lead.

The second half was always going to difficult for Rochford to get back in the game. As Chingford started the win some first phase possession accurate kicking pinned Rochford in their own 22 for long spells. The pressure telling as Rochford’s  challenge gradually wilted, Chingford ran in a further 4 tries. All the squad and coaching team  should be proud of a performance of great intensity, discipline & maturity. We now look forward to a semi final away to Chelmsford on the 1^st April 2012.