Praise for Harvey’s men

Tuesday 31st August 2010, 2:58PM BST.

Full-back Michael Le Bourgeois (red shirt) kicks through to score Jersey’s fourth try on Saturday TONY PIKE (01038254)

Full-back Michael Le Bourgeois kicks through to score Jersey’s fourth try on Saturday TONY PIKE (01038254)

NATIONAL Division I side Stourbridge RFC lost 26-15 at St Peter on Saturday in a warm-up to the opening National II side as Jersey prepare to play Shelford, away, next Saturday.

Jersey coach Ben Harvey’ was satisfied with the win, but critical of the Island side’s inability to turn chances into points.

‘I think if we had been more clinical we could have scored more tries,’ he said. ‘Our defence was really good. We turned some of their ball over really well – and I recognise that some of our players are exceptionally good.

From the two games we’ve played, I would suggest that the teams we now have to play against will see us as a bit more robust than many people expect. Stourbridge are a good team with good players. This win stands us in good stead for the season ahead.’

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