Hornets sting T/dad’s Harvard as rugby season commences

Talismanic national player, Kevin McKenzie bulldozed his way for the Hornets first try. (Orlando Charles photo)

The Pepsi Hornets kick started 2018 on a positive note, shutting out Trinidad and Tobago’s Harvard Rugby Club 10-nil to take the spoils of the GRFU/Hairoun Beer Sevens Tournament yesterday at the National Park.

Tries by talismanic national player, Kevin McKenzie and David Felecien on either side of the half put paid to the efforts of the visiting outfit. As with any season opener this match came with great anticipation, both teams coming into the contest with something to prove.

After a few minutes of back and forth play, the Hornets struck with McKenzie bulldozing over the line. The conversion was missed, but the locals were up 5-0. Forward play continued to dominate, but both teams played exceptional defense in the grind out final as scoring opportunities dried up.