Swindon 12 - Swanage & Wareham 5
Jan
In their latest game away in league Southwest1(East) Swans travelled to Swindon. In a hard fought game there were very few chances of scores, but Swans had only themselves to blame for not coming away with a victory.
Swans nearly got off to a brilliant start as Charlie Rowberry just shaved the upright with a first minute penalty. Swans had much of the early pressure close to the Swindon 22, but as they looked like scoring a misplaced pass under the posts had a Swindon centre break clear to run nearly 80 metres towards Swans try line. However winger David Price-Smith was across to cover and as the centre tried to pass inside Price-Smith knocked the ball away. The referee decided it was a deliberate knock forward, awarded a penalty try, yellow carded Price- Smith, and the conversion followed. (7pts – 0pts). Swans continued to pressurise the Swindon pack, but knocks-on, fumbled balls and other mistakes prevented Swans from scoring. After 25 minutes Swans were again in the Swindon 22 when the ball was spilled, Swindon again broke clear, the ball was passed out to the Swindon winger who scored in the corner(12pts – 0pts0 at half time.
It was much the same story in the second half, Swans playing the more attractive rugby, applying pressure to the hosts defence, but once again Swans lacked penetration to capitalise on the pressure. Both sides put on some replacements, but it did not seem to make much difference. With ten minutes to go a fine move all the way along the Swans backs, out to Price-Smith who ran in a try in the corner. (12pts- 5pts). In the last few minutes Swans pummelled the Swindon defence, but it held firm and Swans had to be content with a losing bonus point for all their efforts.
Swans team:-P.Dunsford, D.Price-Smith, R.Newitt(L.Oliver 70), D.Wilcox, C.Rowberry, J.Harris,C.Tomes, J.Sheldrake,R.Elford, N.Audley(Z.Wyburgh 53), D.Burgess, D.Collins(D.Penney 53), J.Scott, A.Jones, J.Desmond.
OTHER RESULTS
Swanage & Wareham 2nd XV 8pts Warminster 1st XV 31pts league D/W1(S)
Swanage & Wareham 3rd XV 36pts Verwood 10pts league D/W3(S)
Weymouth 3rd XV 7pts Swanage & Wareham 4th XV 24pts league D/W4
GAMES NEXT WEEK 21st January
Swanage & Wareham 1st XV v. Witney league SW1(East) Home 2.15 p.m.
Swanage & Wareham 2nd XV v. Salisbury 2nd XV league D/W1(S) Away 2.15 p.m.
Swanage & Wareham 4th XV v. Dorchester 3rd XV league D/W4 Home 2.15 p.m.
NOTICE
VICE -PRESIDENTS LUNCHEON
The third Vice-President’s luncheon takes place before the home game against Witney on the 21st January.
To make sure of your place contact John Benham on 01202 578286 or 07881625607(mobile)
