Dartmouth at Uruguay U19s
Here is a wrap-up for the latter half of the team's adventures in South America provided by Head Coach Alex Magleby:
"Upon arriving in Montevideo, Uruguay last Wednesday, the Dartmouth Rugby Football Club began preparing for their match the next day against the Uruguayan under-19s National team. Los Teros fielded a strong squad as they prepared to travel to Dubai for under-19s World Cup. Kickoff came on a crisp Thursday evening under the lights at the Uruguayan national training facility outside Montevideo.
Dartmouth managed to open the scoring off of the boot of fullback Andrew Caspary but the Teros answered back quickly and were able to take possession after the ensuing kickoff and punch in a try after phase play. A blindside play off of a scrum deep inn Dartmouth territory gave the Uruguayans a 12 - 3 lead. However Dartmouth battled back as wing Mike Ribero found the corner of the try zone. Los Teros were able to answer back before the close of the half making the score 8 - 19 at the break.
The second half began in favor of Uruguay, as they were able to find the tryzone twice taking advantage of fractured defensive situations. Dartmouth was able to answer back as strong set play gave Caspary room over the top and finding Aziz Sayigh and making the score 13 - 33. After Los Teros picked off a pass for a try, Dartmouth answered back as Paul Huelskamp found a hole off of an attacking scrum making the score 20 - 38. In the closing 20 minutes of play, the Uruguayan team was able to capitalize on transition ball and find the tryline twice to make the final score 20 - 52. The game was characterized by hard-hitting rucks and quick offensive moves as Dartmouth played a sound game against a strong team.
Friday the team traveled to Punta del Este to soak up the sun and the sand on one of Uruguay's most scenic beaches. The following afternoon the team was hosted at the Old Christians Rugby Club facility for a intra-squad scrimmage and barbeque. The team departed for home on Sunday afternoon, sad to leave behind great weather and our new South American friends, but eager to begin the spring season and fight for both the Ivy League and National Championships. Dartmouth continues its early spring campaign with a match this Saturday against the New Haven Rugby Club at Edgewood Park in New Haven and a development match on Sunday at Harvard."
Alexander Magleby '00
Head Coach, Dartmouth Rugby