Sport

Barry Youth put Treorchy on the rack with high-speed tactics

WRU Admiral Youth Cardiff Premiership Blue League

Glamorgan Star news 30/01/2023

1 minute read

Brandon Harris crowned an excellent performance with a try. Photo by Judith Dutton.

SPORT: Barry Youth put Treorchy on the rack with high-speed tactics:

Barry RFC 43 Treorchy 7:

Barry Youth chalked up another impressive league victory, making it three on the bounce, running in seven tries at the Reservoir Field as Treorchy ended well beaten in a match that proved fiery at times.

Coach John Dimond had done his homework, having watched Treorchy in action against Pontypridd. “I told our boys they would bring some heat down with their massive forwards. The first few minutes were a bit of an arm wrestle. Then we went back to what we know, and it just started to open up.”

**Will Humphreys, who scored 13 points, touches down.** *Photo: Judith Dutton.*

Barry’s skill set and speed have produced a so far unbeaten season. “Our boys were outstanding, with a high level of commitment, speed and agility,” said Dimond. “It’s proven now that teams can’t compete against our higher speed.”

He singled out Brandon Harris, one of the seven try scorers. “He was relentless, whatever they threw at him. But they all excelled. We keep things rolling.”

Dimond expected a bit of fire, and the match produced it. As things got away from Treorchy, the visitors picked up red cards for a late hit after one of the Barry tries, and a replacement running on to the pitch as things erupted. Both sides also had a player yellow-carded.

Barry make the long trip to Talgarth to take on Gwernyfed in their next league fixture on February 11. “We’ve got a week off to get knocks and scrapes better before we go to Gwernyfed,” said Dimond. “Let’s see if we can put them to bed and reach halfway in the league unbeaten.”

Barry scorers. Tries: Victor Corrihons, Jay Forsyth, Brandon Harris, Will Humphries, Dylan Lewis, Ellis O’Grady, Cameron Williams. Conversions: Will Humphries (four).

Photo by Judith Dutton.