Saltash added another trophy to their cabinet with this victory over local rivals Devonport Services in a dominant and controlled display in a game that never allowed Services to threaten their line. The Ashes covered the pitch and tackled relentlessly throughout and clearance kicks by full back Ryan Cruickshanks drove the Services team back on many occasions. After early testing exchanges Saltash took the lead after only 9 minutes when Greg Eatwell was on the end of a good move and touched down close to the posts and scrum half Jack Pritchard added the extra points. Services battled to open gaps in the Ashes' defence but were constantly repelled in the first quarter and found themselves further behind with a penalty by Jack Pritchard after 26 minutes. An Ashes quick move on the right wing and an inside pass by Will Morton gave a try to Ryan Cruickshanks three minutes later (15-0). The Saltash forwards were containing the Services pack and Lewis Wells was able to go over the line for a try which Pritchard converted (34 minutes). A confident Ashes were constantly moving the ball around and on the stroke of the interval skipper Jay Moriarty squeezed in for a left wing try for a lead of 27-0.

The second half started with another try within three minutes by Moriarty as the Ashes increased their grip on the game and they continued to remain in control until Ryan Simmons went over for the final score after 62 minutes which was converted by Pritchard. The whole team contributed to this impressive performance and a good number of supporters were present to see Saltash continue their successful season and can now look forward to the next round of the Papa Johns Cup on Saturday.

1.S.Nance. 2. R.Walsh. 3. L. Honey. 4. L.Woolaway. 5. D.Bennett-Murray. 6. L.Wells. 7. P.Eatwell. 8. R.Rayner. 9. J.Pritchard. 10. B.Dover. 11. J.Moriarty(c). 12. D.Snook. 13. G.Eatwell. 14. W.Morton. 15. R. Cruickshanks.. 16.R.Simmons. 17. J.Sutton. 18. F.Jones. 19. S.Williams.

R.Davies, Press Officer