a Thursday against Claremont. ELBOWS FLY DURING line ouf in Stelly’s rugby action GIRARD HENGEN photo sielly’s wins for first time It was a week of mixed results for the Stelly’s Stingers junior rugby team. The squad opened last week with a 14-4 win over Lansdowne, the first win in three games for the Stingers. This was followed by a 15-3 loss to Claremont on Thursday. In the Lansdowne match, Brian Tulloch scored a try and a conver- sion, while single tries were scored by John Kost and Neil Widdifield. “Tt was a poorly played game,” said co-coach John Wenman, add- ing his team could have scored more often. However, he said “‘Stelly’s showed they have some potential if they want to work at it.” — Playing on their home turf Thursday, Stelly’s and Claremont were deadlocked at 3-3 at the half. Tulloch had a penalty for the Stingers. The team, which had played its -best rugby of the season in the opening half, could not sustain the momentum. Coach Mark Wyatt said the many substitutions in the second half meant the team had difficulty maintaining consistency, while Claremont applied pressure - “when they needed to.” Timing right for Wyatt’s last game @by Girard Hengen ~~ The Review For Mark Wyatt, there’s no bet- ; ter time than the present to step off the international rugby stage. The Stelly’s rugby coach was, until Oct. 20, captain of Canada’s World Cup squad. On top of his game, he was acknowledged as one of the best fullbacks in the world. But Wyatt has hung up the cleats, saying his goals have been accomplished. Now it’s time to pass on the knowledge gained from a decade of international competition to his youthful high school charges. Canada’s World Cup entry ‘stunned the rugby world, but not themselves, by advancing to the quarter-finals of the prestigious tournament in France. Canada played the New Zealand All Blacks, the defending World Cup champions from the first World Cup in 1987, on the 20th. The result was expected, a 29-13 win for the All Blacks. But the gritty Canadian performance in the game, and indeed throughout the tournament, earned praise from observers. For Wyatt, 30, it was the last of a Canadian record 29 international matches. : He booted over 200 points for Canada in his career, the final _three on a penalty to make the “core 15-3 for New Zealand in the quarter-final game. “T think it was the right move at the right time,” he said last week. “As far as international rugby goes, it was my last game.” Others thought he had a few good years left in him, but Wyatt said he “couldn’t think of a better time to leave.” ~ One of his personal goals was to be on the field when Canada reached the top eight in the world. It was mission accomplished in France. - To those who haven’t been fol- lowing the steady progression of - Canadian rugby up the interna- tional ladder, the result was unex- ~ pected. - But Wyatt says it was a team goal going into the World Cup. “Anything less than that would have been disappointing.” The former captain has noticed as increasing respect for Canada in Tugby circles, and a growing recog- nition the sport has attained at home. “There is a great deal more respect for rugby and rugby play- ers, and as far as Canada’s status in the rugby world, we have finally achieved respectability.” It’s too bad the player turned contented high school coach won’t be on the field when Canada climbs the next rung up the ladder. However, Wyatt can take some satisfaction in the knowledge his RONS DISPOSAL WE RECYCLE Cardboard, Paper Plastic 652-624 play and trusty kicking toe helped Canada reach its present plateau. It’s up to others now to carry the ball further. YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED _ TO TRY SCUBA? . . Now is Your Chance Our Next Beginner’s - Open Water Course Starts NOV. 13th Ask about Our Discover Course TheReview Wednesday, October 30,1991 — A21 *DRAPERIES | «x UPHOLSTERY *xETC. * ANTIQUES | FOR PERSONALIZED 1 SERVICE ane 652-9454 6655 TRUDEAU TERRACE BRENTWOOD BAY, B.C. Baha’ Community of Saanich Peninsula invites you to watch VISION T.V. PROGRAM on Baha w’ lah. A glimpse of his life and teachings on Wed., Nov. 6th at 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. and Thurs., Nov. 7 at 12:30 & 7:30 p.m. For more information please call 656-0601 or write to Box 2541, Sidney B.C., V8L 4B9. Need a Place For Your Book your Christmas Socials NOW! The Central Saanich Cultural Centre has two Activity Rooms available to meet your special needs. For more information call 652-4444 = If you're looking for Warm Winter Clothing that makes that unique and special statement that’s really you - we've got Quality Winterwear for both Men and Women by: *Canterbury of New Zealand Australian Out Back Collection *Linda Lundstrom La Parka *Hillary Radley * Patagonia *Sierra Designs * Nautica *Gant #% - 9764 Fifth Sireet IN SIDNEY CENTRE 655-1424 .