It was only the occasional missed tackle and a penalty against the Grange in the last three minutes that prevented us from taking a deserved trophy. This final disappointment, however, should not detract from an outstanding season from a committed squad of players. At one point they were losing 17-8, despite playing to their full potential, but remarkably they managed to subdue their opponents through typical resolve, skill and a determination not to lose. It is significant that this team has been involved in two competitions in their brief rugby careers and they have proven victorious on each occasion. Both teams deserve all the accolades heaped upon them, as they have achieved fine results whilst coping with a variety of other sporting commitments within their curriculum.
Sale are a powerful and skillful unit who have won the league title for the last three years.
The Grange forward effort against a pack considerably bigger than themselves was tremendous and a credit to their techniqueand will-power. Outstanding performances from Tim. From the early exchanges it was obvious that the Grange pack were far more powerful and proficient than their counterparts, and they proceeded to power through them almost at will. The challenges of Sale and Leftwich remain, to determine who will compete in the finals at the end of the season. Refusing to respond to either the referee or to the provocation of the opposition in anything other than a positive reaction.