Indeed, head coach Danny Vaughan was proud of his players, including Christ Church student Jack Davis, as they finished in 7th place in the top half of the table. But like every team knows, consistency is the key of success and the least we can say is that Canterbury Rugby Club has been lacking of it all year long.
The season started pretty well with three wins in four games. But this good start was followed by a disappointing five loses in six games in October including their biggest defeat of the season against high flyer Roselyn Park 70-19.
Lead by captain Chris Hinkins and his 171 games for the club, their season went back on track when they bagged four successes in five matches before and just after Christmas and their largest victory against Clifton 51-17 at the end of November. But the end of the season was a long journey with eight defeats in thirteen games.
However, if the overall result looks average, it is very encouraging for the future and next year in particular. With more consistency, there is no doubt they will be playing for a play-off position as soon as next year and play for promotion by 2012. The Guinness Premiership is only three divisions above…
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