Perranporth started the game strongly and took the lead with a try on the right wing after 6 minutes following a break from their own half and continued to exert sustained pressure upon their visitors. This was rewarded on the half hour with another try after good handling and strong running (10-0). Saltash were unable to mount any sort of attack and found themselves reduced to 14 following a yellow card after 37 minutes. Just before the break their defence was again breached as the Brewers got their third try to deservedly lead 15-0.

The interval Saltash team talk resulted in a positive response as they attacked strongly and Danny Snook broke through after 50 minutes and touched down for scrum half Jack Pritchard to convert and set up an exciting and tense finish to the game. The Ashes continued to increase their influence on the game and the Brewers battled hard to preserve their advantage, which was reduced when Phil Eatwell slipped through for a try and converted by Jack Pritchard closing the home lead to one point (65minutes). The Ashes eventually went in front seven minutes later with hooker Rob Walsh breaking down the left wing for a brilliant individual effort which was again converted by Jack Pritchard with a great kick (15-21). Prop Liall Honey sealed the 5 point victory with their 4th try of the game in the final seconds. This was a very hard earned win against a resolute Perranporth side that came close to causing a surprise result. Saltash after a poor first opening half fought back with much spirit and determination to retain their unbeaten league record.

SALTASH 2nd XV WERE WITHOUT A FIXTURE.
1. S.Nance.  2. R.Walsh.  3. L.Honey,  4. J.Sutton.  5. T.Rixson.  6. L.Wells.  7. P. Eatwell. 8. R.Rayner.  9. J. Pritchard.  10. L.Stuart. 11,  J Moriarty (c). 12. B.Dover.  13. D.Snook.  14. W.Morton.  15. R.Cruickshanks.     16. R.Simmons.  17. F.Dover.  !8. C.Knight.  19. S.Snell.

Rod Davies Press Officer

Saltash RFC