McSorley's Match Report - Vikings VS Valley Knights

The Herbert Smith Freehills HKU Sandy Bay Vikings faced the Societe Generale Valley Knights at So Kon Po, with the playoffs hanging in the balance for the Vikings, tensions and nerves were high. William Spence took over captain duties, giving steadfast Jacob Rumball a break. The team remained very similar to fixture before the Chinese New Year break.

Before the half time whistle, Valley scored four converted tries; leaving the score line at 28 - 0. Valley continued to apply pressure onto a demoralised Vikings side, running in another six tries, with 3 out of 6 conversions scored. The referee eased the pain of the Vikings side by ending the game 10 minutes earlier, leaving the final score 64 - 0.

Head Coach Thierry Barot, with a gleam in his eyes, was proud of the Vikings players; irregardless of results. Admiring how far the entire team and each individual has improved throughout the season. Praising the player's team and club spirit and commitment, stating how at the start of the season the fate of the Vikings side was still in question. With the season coming to an end, the coaching staff will reflect the 2018/19 season and start to plan and prepare for the 2019/20 season. Up the Bay!

The Herbert Smith Freehills HKU Sandy Bay Vikings look to play their last game of the season against Kerry Hotel Kowloon Rugby 2 at So Kon Po on the 23 of February, with a 4:30pm kick off.