Hammers 3s show heart but not consistency

It was a frigid, blustery day on the pitch, and while the weather certainly played its part, the game had its moments of excitement. The Hammers started the match with an uncharacteristic lack of intensity and aggression while on defence. The Lions took advantage, working their way up the pitch and scoring two tries early on, although the Hammers kept fighting back, forcing turnovers and showing their resilience.

As the game went on, the Hammers found their rhythm, though it was a struggle to string together sustained phases of play. Still, there were plenty of individual highlights, including captain Sam Smith, who broke through to score the Hammer’s only try—a true solo effort that sparked some much-needed fire.

The Hammers showed plenty of heart, especially in the second half, where they were on the attack and pushed the Lions to their limit, even pinning them down on the try line a few times. Unfortunately, the breakdowns didn’t always go their way, and the Lions managed to exploit gaps in the defence out in the open field, eventually securing the win over the Hammers.