Barbarians Down Under conquers Paris

Barbarians ended a successful tour in Paris wining undefeated the International Festival Junior Rugby Disney Paris 2010 Cup final against Maidstone School 15-10 (5-5 half time). It is its sixth victory in same number of games
Barbarians had possession but a hermetic defence from Maidstone did not allow Barbarians to play their game. The main battle was in the breakdown were the pommies dominated during the first half. A missed tackle after 5 minutes from kick off give the British team the first try, but a pick and go play of Barbarians pack give the visitors the first points few minutes later before the end f the half time.

The last ten minutes of the first half were the best play ed by the Brisbane side.

A couple of changes in the Barbarians’ backline at the second half gave the Brisbane’s team the boost needed to exploit the backline speed and scores two tries, the last one a few minutes before the end of the game.

The second half was under Barbarians control, but opportunities to score were missing and Maidstone scored first to gain the lead 10-5. But most of he time was played at the English team ‘s half.

The forwards improved in the breakdown and a better control of the ball produced quick balls to attack. The scrum was 50-50 but in the last thirty minutes a couple of opposition’s balls gained gave Barbarians the opportunity to score and put more pressure on Maidstone. The line out was much better in the first half, during the second one Barbarians missed three vitals line outs in the British 22s that could have sealed the game earlier.

All players’ attitude and composure aftra yellow card received in the second half made possible this victory and sealed a very successful tour.

Festival results

Cup Final

Barbarians – Maidstone Grammar School A 15-10

First Round

Maidstone Grammar School B 39-0

Islinghton & Syon 15-0

Maidstone Grammar School A 37-10



Pre Festival games

Barbarians Down Under – AS Lagny 62-19

Barbarians Down Under – Val D’Europe 94-0