Brentwood College School - Brentonian Yearbook (Mill Bay, British Columbia Canada)

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3rd XV Calls from the 1st and 2nd XV ' s were remarkably few so that the 3rd XV were able to field the same team most of the season. This was a young side, and in several cases inexperienced, but they soon became an effective unit. They were never beaten by more than three points, and as the scores of these close games suggest, the result could have gone either way. The pack always guaranteed a plentiful supply of the ball. Their set work was solid, their line-out work effective, but they never learned to hurt as a pack. Failure to look for the ball, to seize on a loose ball, to support a team-mate in a rush — all lost the forwards much possession that they might have had. The backs were speedy, but inexperienced. Their im- provement throughout the season was quite remarkable, though their occasional lapses added to the coach ' s already graying hair. There is no substitute for match experience, and the 3rd XV were fortunate that it is difficult to find opponents at this level. Several of the players should find themselves in contention for 1st XV places next season. A final word of thanks must go to Farris, the Captain, 3i

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brian kenning (Scrum Half) He has performed the job of Captain admirably and set a fine example to his team. His pass is inclined to be erratic and he never really made full use of his natural speed. He took a great amount of punishment because of his lack of pounds but nevertheless stuck to his task manfully. alan wilson (Hooker) A first class player who could well have repre- sented the 1st XV. He mastered the skills of his trade and was an extremely mobile and intelligent forward. For obvious reasons he must change to wing forward next year if he wishes to make the 1st XV. He has the necessary qualifications. fred ganderton (Prop) A tower of strength both in loose and line- outs. He did not realize his full potential until late in the season. He could do well in senior rugby next year. 30

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who relieved the coach of many chores, and who, in his quiet way, did much to foster the great team-spirit that existed. — I. F. P W L D For Against 7 4 3 4 64 31 4th XV The 4th XV this season has largely been comprised of people new to the game but who adapted very well and welded into an efficient team early in the season. Despite heavy defeats by Quali- cum and the University School they recovered well to defeat Shawnigan and subsequently Qualicum in a rematch. Against St. George ' s, defensive errors cost the game despite a spirited second half display in which they out-played their opponents with only 14 men. The second half of the season opened with a loss to University School followed by convincing defeats of Shawnigan and Quami- chan. Throughout the forwards have made up for lack of mobility with hard loose play and good work in the set pieces. The backs have 32