The first Ashes try came after only 5 minutes when Greg Eatwell burst through to touch down and Ryan Cruickshanks added the extra points. A try by the dependable Ryan Simmons followed 3 minutes later which was converted (14-0). Saltash continued to dominate and from a forward move Rob Walsh got a try.(20 minutes). James Sutton's try 6 minutes later confirmed the Ashes bonus point.(24-0). Illogan had the occasional visit into the home half but the tries kept coming before the interval through Lewis Wells and Tom Hollyman both being converted to bring the score to 38-0.

Ryan Cruickshanks got the second period off to a fast start with a try on the right wing after 2 minutes but it was not until 10 minutes later that Tom Hollyman further increased the Ashes advantage with a try, again converted (50-0). Saltash were playing well and more tries came from Will Morton (2) and Ryan Rayner before the end which gave them a victory with eleven tries and 6 conversions by Ryan Cruickshanks. A deserved result in front of a good crowd which saw Alfie Libby on his debut put in a creditable performance.

Rod Davies Press Officer

Saltash RFC.