The first came after only four minutes from a flowing move, finished off by fullback Ryan Cruickshanks with the conversion being added. Th e next next came 5 minutes later with another well constructed move and the ever dangerous Will Morton touched down (14-0). Bodmin battled hard to contain the constant home attacks without success and Ryan Cruickshanks scored again on the left wing to keep the score board ticking over. Centre Greg Eatwell who was always a threat to Bodmin's defence secured the bonus point after just 19 minutes with a converted try (26-0). Evergreen Phil Eatwell then juggled with the ball before dropping on it to put the Ashes in a very commanding position. Saltash were showing some excellent phases with their open style of rugby and Lewis Wells charged through on the half hour to score before Danny Snook chipped in with two tries (one converted) just prior to the interval (HT 48-0).

The second period started in a similar way with Jason Carroll increasing the try count after 42 minutes shortly followed with Will Morton breaking down the right wing to increase the lead to 60-0. Ryan Rayner at No 8 had another impressive game and gave Ryan Cruickshanks a try with a good break deep into the Bodmin half. However the visitors did make a late rally without managing to cross the Ashes line More Saltash tries came from Lewis Wells and Will Morton (2) to complete the scoring. This was a good and controlled Ashes performance which resulted in a clean defensive sheet for the second game running. Jack Pritchard at scrum half was very impressive with his tactics, distribution and improved goal kicking.

Rod Davies Press Officer

Saltash RFC.