Lessons learnt from opening weekend

Hove 15, Guernsey 22

RELIEVED coach Jordan Reynolds is looking to rectify Guernsey's ball control and tackling in training this week after Saturday's hard-fought win at Hove.

However, he was delighted that his squad's fitness work over the summer brought them through to victory on a very hot day and firm pitch in their London One South debut.

Guernsey came out of the blocks with a flying start, immediately putting the home team under pressure.

However, with Richard Hile and James Regnard filling in as cover for injured players in the centres, Guernsey's 10-man rugby game plan soon became apparent.

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