Islanders "hope for brighter days ahead" after landslide loss at Winchester
A HEAVILY depleted Isle of Wight RFC side were demolished by league leaders, Winchester in the Counties 2 Hampshire league on Saturday.
WINCHESTER II 104, ISLE OF WIGHT 8
The result and margin of victory were not entirely unexpected, considering Winchester's 74-point haul at Wootton Rec earlier in the season.
Isle of Wight's injury and unavailability list contributed to their struggles, as Winchester put on a sparkling display of attacking rugby that the Islanders could not contain.
Despite being outmatched, the Islanders did not go unrewarded for their hard work.
A George Huish penalty and a richly deserved Sam McQueen try put points on the scoreboard for the Islanders.
An Isle of Wight RFC spokesperson said: "We have played the two top sides in the last fortnight and can hope for brighter days ahead.
"The team travels to Fordingbridge on Saturday in a re-arranged fixture.
"The club's second team had raised a side for their home fixture against Fawley, but unfortunately the mainlanders were unable to field a side."
IWRFC: Ward, Wynyard-Wright, Browne, McQueen, Young, Huish, D.Blackman, Hart, Butler, Thorne, Blackburn, D.Bishop, Martin, Jones, L.Blackman, J.Bishop.
