After early pressure the visitors took the lead in the third minute with a penalty but Jack Pritchard equalised for Saltash with his own penalty. Liskeard-Looe tested the Ashes defence before Will Morton broke away on the right wing to score a try converted by Jack Pritchard and following a surging run from the halfway line, Lewis Wells charged through to increase the Ashes lead with a converted try after 23minutes (17-3). Some slack concentration two minutes later by Saltash and a kick ahead by the visitors got their only try which was converted. Slowly the Ashes were getting a grip on the game and two converted tries in the last five minutes before the break by Lewis Stuart and Will Morton gave them a lead of 31-10.

Danny Snook extended the Saltash lead two minutes into the second half with an opportunist try before Charlie Knight got onto the score sheet and Will Morton took advantage of a kick ahead and lucky bounce to further increase the Ashes advantage (both converted). Saltash were then awarded a penalty try to bring the score to 57-10. The ever alert Danny Snook made an interception to score after 68 minutes and during the closing stages tries by Ryan Rayner, Ryan Cruickshanks and Liall Honey plus a conversion completed the scoring. After a slow start Saltash gradually got into the game with Phil Eatwell in the lineouts working well and Billy Dover making his 50th appearance having a good game at centre. Jack Pritchard added seven conversions. Liskeard-Looe put up a good first half resistance but faded as the Ashes took control of the game.

SALTASH 2nd XV v PENRYN 2nd XV @ HOME. HWO.

Rod Davies Press Officer

Saltash RFC