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Salcombe First XV beat South Molton (17-7)

10th Sep 2011

Salcombe bounced back from their crushing defeat by Brixham last week by securing victory away at South Molten to progress into the next round of the national cup.

The Crabs were strengthened by several players who were missing the week before and they started the game off to a flyer. Stand off Chris Drew reclaimed his own kick off, which led to a passage of fifteen phases right up to the home teams line. Returning scrum-half Lewis Winzer commanded the forward pack with authority dictating play around the park. Sean Baker was having another fine game dominating the line-out securing quick ball to the Salcombe backs. A Winzer combination led to the first score of the day when Lewis popped the ball back inside to brother Stuart who forced his way over the line. Drew converted to give the visitors a 7 point lead. Playing down the hill and with the wind at their backs Salcombe were on the offensive again pinning down their opponenents inside their own half. Kevin Wreyford pinpoint accuracy at the line-out found Baker allowing quick ball off the top. Centre Rupert Bevan timed his run to perfection and beat the last man to score a great try under the posts. Drew added the extras then popped over a penalty after more great work from the Salcombe pack to finish the half 17 nil up.

Playing up the slope into the wind the Crabs faced a tough second period when the home side started to apply the pressure. With the Salcombe scrum struggling to cleanly hook the ball back the home side had several turnovers and chances to attack. Full Back Simon Keen making his return to 1st team action showed the Crabs what they had been missing with a couple of try saving tackles. Molten persevered and it was in the final play of the game when they broke through some tired Salcombe legs to score a seven pointer of their own.

The two teams will face an immediate return match as South Molten visit Twomeads tomorrow in Salcombe’s opening Devon One league match. The Crabs will be looking to do the double after the strong showing away from home. Kick-off 3pm.