Match Preview: Coleraine Grammar School vs Bangor Grammar School - 27/10/2018
Coleraine Grammar School vs Bangor Grammar School
Buoyed by an impressive showing on Wednesday against Campbell, Bangor Grammar head to Coleraine on Saturday for a fixture against Coleraine Grammar School.
Match Preview
Coleraine Grammar School have had a tricky start to the season, facing some of the province's top teams. Last Saturday they recorded their first win of the season against Banbridge Academy. Prior to that, Coleraine had drew against Cambridge House and Omagh Academy, and been beaten by Ballymena Academy, R.B.A.I. and Campbell College.
Bangor Grammar's encouraging season continued on Wednesday at Campbell as they more than held their own against the reigning Schools' Cup champions. Chasing the game in the second half, Bangor scored in the final minute to hold a 1 point lead. Unfortunately in the last play of the game, Campbell scored a penalty and stole the match.
Despite this defeat, confidence will be beaming in the Bangor camp. Aaron Sexton's return from Ulster duty seems to have given the team a real focal point in an already strong attack.
The weather is forecast to be cold and wet, so wrap up warm if you're making the journey north.
Last Time
These two teams haven't played each other before at 1st XV level, so there aren't any previous results to report.
Coleraine Grammar was formed in 2015 when the town's High School and Academical Institution merged.
Bangor Grammar played Coleraine Academical Institution many times, not least the 1988 Schools' Cup final. On that day, Bangor came out on top.
Team News
Not too many changes to report from Wednesday. Chris Pyper replaces Ryan Bull, who limped off early in the Campbell match.
The other change is on the wing as Michael McCreary replaces Harry Angus.
Gareth Wells set off today with the Saphara team, as they head to India over half term.
Other than that, members of the 2nd XV will be available replacements.
Match Details
Venue: Coleraine Grammar School 1st XV Pitch, Castlerock Road, Coleraine
Kick off time: 10.30 am
Last Encounter: n/a
BGS 2018-19 Form: P7 / W3 / D0 /L4 (Points for: 208 / Points against: 154)
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