Bermudian rugby player Jamin Hodgkins and his Pacific Pride teammates were involved in a high-scoring exhibition match, defeating a touring Seattle side 57-36 at the Juan de Fuca Grounds in Colwood in Canada. The game, played in the style of a developmental exhibition, was a showcase of attacking rugby with a total of 13 tries scored.
The match was characterized by strong offensive play from both teams, with defence taking a backseat. While Seattle excelled in the tight close-quarter phases and at the maul, the Pride found their strength out wide, where their expansive game looked particularly dangerous.
The battle at the scrum saw a distinct change between the halves. Seattle held the advantage in the first half, but the Pacific Pride reserves overturned that dominance in the second, securing the advantage once the replacements came on.
However, the Pride struggled in a crucial area: the breakdown. Seattle was effective at poaching loose balls, and the Pride conceded too many penalties at the ruck area—a clear focus area for their next training sessions.
Overall, the match provided valuable experience in a high-tempo environment, confirming that the Pride are a formidable attacking unit, especially when they can move the ball to the wings.
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