Air Force reeling from rugby losses

Two Air Force team members try to halt their Navy opponent at Woollahra. Photo by CPO Cameron Martin

THE Air Force is reeling from two hefty losses against Navy and Army at the Australian Service Rugby Union (ASRU) National Interservice Carnival in Sydney.

In the opening match of the carnival against Navy on June 8, Air Force led 10-7 for much of the first half, but was over-run in the 45-10 final scoreline.

Air Force then backed up against Army on June 11, losing 97-0, with the Army team choosing not to convert its final four tries.

Air Force also had four players not released for the tournament, while those that played tackled their hearts out and never gave up, coming up with innovative ways to win possession from constant kick-offs.

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