1st XV
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Sun 26 Dec 2021
SALTASH RFC
1st XV
31
17
St Boniface Old Boys
Saltash  31 pts  St Boniface Old Boys 17 pts.

Saltash 31 pts St Boniface Old Boys 17 pts.

Nick Rich10 Jan 2022 - 10:33
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The annual Boxing day fixture took place in good weather conditions although the ground was wet which made handling of the ball difficult but it led to a very entertaining game.

Early exchanges were even with Saltash missing a penalty but they took the lead after 14 minutes when Josh Mortmore touched down for Kieran Down to convert. The same duo combined nine minutes later to put the Ashes 14-0. Max Venables came on to make a rare appearance for Saltash and scored two tries after 26 and 35 minutes to extend the lead to 24-0. The Old Boys hit back with a try just before the interval and crossed over 24-5 in arrears.

The second half was well balanced with the Old Boys coming back into the game and they narrowed the score with a converted try after 52 minutes. A further try 16 minutes later made the score 24-17 and a victory for the visitors looked possible until Devon Bennett-Murray went over for a late home try which Kieran Down converted (31-17). Try scorers for the Old Boys were Henry Burrows, Reece Williams and Ed Meakin with Scott Meakin kicking a conversion. The game was played in good spirits which suited the festive occasion.

Rod Davies Press Officer

Saltash RFC.

Match details

Match date

Sun 26 Dec 2021

Kickoff

11:00

Attendance

480
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