1st XV
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Sat 16 Apr 2022
Plymouth Argaum
27
50
SALTASH RFC
1st XV
Lockie Cup Semi final - Plymouth Argaum 27pts  Saltash 50 pts

Lockie Cup Semi final - Plymouth Argaum 27pts Saltash 50 pts

Nick Rich24 Apr 2022 - 13:43
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This was a well earned victory for Saltash based on good open rugby and superior fitness especially in the second half.

They took the lead after 5 minutes with a Kristian Davis penalty only for Argaum to come back 5 minutes later with a similar score. Following a quickly taken penalty Saltash regained the advantage 3 minutes later when Will Morton went over for a try and then Kristian Davis, who was having a good influence on the game extended their lead after 24 minutes with a touch down. Both were converted. Argaum then drove the Ashes back close to the line and got a push over try on 28 minutes to make the interval score 10-17 although the visitors had opportunities to score further tries in the first half.

Saltash were caught sleeping at the start of the second period and Argaum crossed for a converted try in the first minute to even the score but this seemed to spur on the Ashes and they immediately responded with a flurry of tries through Will Morton (2), Lewis Woolaway and Kieran Down and with some conversions it took them into a 45-17 lead. Mistakes were made by both sides and Saltash held Argaum out with some determined tackling until the forwards of home side crossed again after 62 minutes (22-45). Jay Moriarty completed the Ashes scoring eight minutes from time with a well worked left wing try before a final minute try by Argaum ended the game with Saltash going into the final on 20th April at the Rectory.

Although Arguam had the bigger pack they were unable to contain the mobile Saltash forwards who combined and played together as a unit with Chris Carpenter and Lewis Woolaway leading by example while in the backs Kristian Davis ran and kicked his conversions well and strong running Will Morton contributed three tries. Both Billy Dover and Ollie Crawford who were making their first appearances for the senior XV each gave a good performance in at times testing circumstances against a robust home side.

Rod Davies Press Officer

Saltash RFC.

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Match date

Sat 16 Apr 2022

Kickoff

14:30
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