Basildon's under-16 girls continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 66-0 trouncing of Sudbury.

They played their hosts, who were older and far bigger than the new town side, off the park despite fielding two rookie 11-year-olds.

"They simply played sparking rugby," said coach Wendy LeGrave.

"The forwards were strong and the backs were very fast -- it was a great performance."

Player-of-the-match Holly LeGrave, Wendy's daughter, shone with a hat-trick of tries, a feat matched by Kat Emerson, while Natalie McLennon got two and Kirsty Durack and Kat Richardson one apiece.

Candice Layley kicked eight conversions.

Published Wednesday November 26, 2003

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