Penryn started the game with the slope and wind in their favour and after early pressure crossed the Saltash line with a try within 5 minutes which was converted. The visitors tried hard to contain the quick passing Penryn backs but a break down on the left wing resulted in a try to extend the lead to 12-0. Saltash were not able to get their game together and although managing to create some opportunities, could not put any points on the board. A further converted try took the interval score to 19-0.

The second period saw early Ashes attacks without scoring and another converted try by Penryn pulled them even further ahead after 50 minutes. A breakaway 62nd minute converted try on the left wing cemented a convincing Penryn display which was rounded off two minutes from the end with the final try of the match. The inexperience in the Ashes team resulted in them not being able to gel together and contain the quick handling and fast home side even though they tried hard.

Saltash starting XV:-
1. R.Simmons. 2. R.Walsh. 3. A.Nicks. 4.J.Harvey. 5. L.Woolaway. 6. R.Thomas. 7. C.Knight. 8. L.Wells. 9. J.Pritchard. 10. B.Dover. 11.J.Moriarty. 12. L.Thompson. 13. G.Eatwell. 14. W.Morton. 15. T.Knight. 16. C.Rich. 17. A.Marshall. 18. J.Gamble.

Rod Davies Press Officer

Saltash RFC.