Sat 7 Apr 2018
Newquay Hornets 15 Bodmin 6
The Hornets finished their league season with a hard fought win over promotion chasing Bodmin at the Sports Centre on Saturday. Before the match players, spectators, friends and Hornets contemporaries stood in silence to remember Phil Eustice, who has tragically passed away.
The teams drew 7-7 in their league fixture at Bodmin earlier in the season. This time Hornets started intent on taking all the points. Within two minutes the elusive Connor Riley took on the Bodmin defence and followed up a well-weighted kick to touch down for 5-0. They missed a golden opportunity to go further ahead before Bodmin responded. They had domination at the scrummage and established territorial advantage. After an unsuccessful penalty attempt, they landed two within in first quarter to put them ahead 6-5. Just on half time Kyle Plummer slotted a penalty to give Hornets an 8-6 lead.
It didn’t take Hornets long after the restart to go further ahead. The pack produced a well -controlled driving maul and scrum half Dave Rich fell over the line for the try. Plummer converted to put Hornets two scores ahead. Bodmin reacted to the reverse and put Hornets under severe pressure. However, like most of the season since the New Year conditions didn’t favour open play and the match developed in to a dour struggle, which probably interested the players much more than the spectators. The match was punctuated by several injuries and the keen Hornets defence continued to frustrate Bodmin. Their only opportunity for points was a last gasp penalty attempt that fell short, depriving them on a losing bonus point.
Unbeaten Liskeard-Looe look certainties for promotion, whilst Bodmin need to win their remaining two fixtures to go ahead of Hornets into second place. It has been a very positive, learning season for the young Hornets. The experience should stand them in good stead for the next campaign.
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