Peter White wants an extended run
Monday 21st February 2011, 8:00AM GMT.
Scrum-half Peter White will be hoping that his man of the match display against Rosslyn Park will be enough to see him start back-to-back games for Stourbridge Saxons.
The Worcester University student has been on loan at National Midlands side Malvern for much of the season but starred on his Stourton Park debut, inspiring the Saxons to a 27-22 victory over their London visitors.
He said: “I was pretty nervous before the game with it being my debut, but it turned out nicely and it was good to get a win after a couple of losses.
“We came out firing and, after the first 10 minutes, we knew exactly what their game plan was.
“It’s a big step-up from Malvern – the physicality and the pace of the game is far greater – but you just have to up your game.”
White put in an excellent all-round display, firing some arrow-like passes to his backs while keeping his forwards on the straight and narrow.
He said: “I try and work on those passes at the end of every session if not during the session. All the practice I have done and all the advice I have had from my Dad has now paid off.
“My pass and my reading of the game are my strengths. I like to play at tempo – I’m not the biggest but I like to try and open the game up and put players into space.”
White captained Bedford’s academy side before heading to Worcester University where he is studying for a sports coaching degree.
And now that he has had a taste of National One rugby, the 19-year-old wants to be part of the Saxons side that faces Cinderford at Stourton Park on Saturday.
He said: “I was sent out on loan to Malvern in October to get some game time, but stuck at it and managed to impress enough to get my chance here.
“Getting this opportunity with Stourbridge was massive for me. It was a real high and I’m looking forward to being part of the club.
“My ambition now is to stay at this level and maybe to go on even further.”
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