Winds of change switch course of the League

DIALOG SCHOOLS RUGBY LEAGUE 2025 WEEK 4 TACTICAL ANALYSIS

- Arun Pillai

THE heat was turned up last weekend, with the Nuts & Bolts of See-saws all over the Island screwed tightly in order to pave the way for a series of gripping tug-of-wars for supremacy, in the top and middle tiers of the 'A Division'.

Upsets galore, masses left shocked, some speechless, unfilled Havelock Club post-match, analysts scratching their heads unable to comprehend what just happened, at the game changing weekend of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025.

Sri Sumangala hosting Thurstan - 27 June:

Coming up from the lower Division last season, these two sides have levelled up their skills and game considerably, to be somewhat worthy of playing in the top Division. Steep progression is observed in things such as player conditioning to suit respective positions, positive attitude, attacking mindset, diverse rugby skillsets, but mostly, the will to perform to the best of their abil ities. Both teams exhibited these attributes in this encounter right from the kick-off.

The hosts Sri Sumangala shined in stealing the Ball like Monkeys stealing Bananas, with exceptionally super quick skills that cannot be coached by "summa" Coaches. While observing their game, one can't help but notice that a knowledgeable coaching unit has put in tremendous effort in uplifting not only the rugby skills, but primarily the rugby instincts of the team. Summa managed to steal the Ball a couple of times, while extracting 4 'holding on' offenses from the opposition.

Two Tries were scored using refined 'pick 'n drive' skills, while a couple of lineout turnovers raised a few eyebrows in awe, as even some elite teams have been struggling to accomplish this feat, not only in this season, but in the past seasons as well.

Moreover, the hosts' sheer competitiveness combined with fierce tackling caused 4 forced knockons in the visiting side.