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Andes look on as RGSAO climb to victory

Majestic RGS Worcester & The Alice Ottley School are still on the up, making it three wins in three matches on their South America Tour, with a big win over Santiago College, Chile.

After a passionate performance and win by the RGSAO Development side – winning 54 to three against Santiago College U16 – pride was at stake for the 1st XV and they knew what had to be done!

The marauding Development Side had defiantly set the benchmark, with tight teamwork resulting in some outstanding individual performances, none more so than pacey winger John McAuley’s four try haul. But the first XV was quick to join the party and were not going to be outdone. RGSAO attacked with real conviction and pace throughout the encounter, resulting in an excellent 51 – 5 victory over Santiago College 1st XV.

With beautiful snow capped Andes mountains in the background to one side and hills – very similar to the Malverns – on the other, the magnificent scenery was to be upstaged by a the most spectacular of RGSAO performances. Controlling the match from the start, the Chilean opposition became heavily reliant on trying to slow the game down and hoping for an RGSAO mistake – mistakes that just simply didn’t materialise.

Nathaniel McDonald was again thick in the action and leading by example. The skippers finesse being rewarded by a quick brace of tries. Speedster Nick Houlston and super-sub Sam Wreghitt also joined in with two a piece.

The Chileans hard tackling did get a small consolation with a powerful try, but this could not detract from a resounding victory by the first XV rugby team of RGSAO and a performance everyone can be proud of.

The tour now moves on to Uruguay, where Uruguay U17’s await.

Photo: The Andes Mountains look on as RGSAO shine in Santiago