February
24th 2002
Tunbridge
Wells 34
Haywards
Heath 10
This game was one of the toughest matches Wells have played for some
time.
The Haywards Heath pack put up a tremendous display with some tough
tackling and determined play throughout the first half. Some big hits by both
sides were a feature of the half evenly shared by two well-drilled sides.
Tunbridge Wells scored two trys through forwards Chris Clemow and Sam
Stone following some concentrated forward pressure. Several times Wells were
foiled by some resolute defending. Heath always making good ground themselves
when winning the ball from the constant Wells attacks. The half-time score saw
Wells leading 10 points to nil.
The second half saw the introduction of Nelson to the Wells left wing.
His pace and strength brought him two excellent trys outstripping the Heath
defence on both occasions. Despite this set back Heath rallied and were
rewarded when their tireless prop crashed over from close range.
An excellent break by Wells scrum half Adam Maltz
saw him link with the backs, and fly half Zac Alexander unselfishly let in
centre Luke Giles to score under the posts.
Heath rallied again and good play from their fly half, who tackled
endlessly all game, set up their second try.
Wells were not finished and Clemow added his second try of the game to
cap a fine personnel display. Stone and Jack from the Wells forwards were stars
as were all the lads from both sides in a fine display of hard attacking rugby.
All at Tunbridge Wells would
like to thank those that set up this excellent league. The boys have played in
some great games and we as coaches have met some top rugby friends.
TBA. Hove away…