UWIC 29 v CAERPHILLY 27

In a cliff hanger played out at Virginia Park, the match was decided by a late penalty from the cool as a cucumber outside half, Tom Hancock.

Earlier, the driving student forward play soon setup a try from hooker, John Watkins after Hancock had nailed a 40 metre penalty. Right wing, John Webbe was also influential with his pace and he scored an unconverted try following a strong burst from centre, George Dixon. The students were well worth the 16-10 half time score line but the Caerphilly backs always looked dangerous.

In the second half, Hancock put over a straightforward penalty before Caerphilly came back with three tries, one converted, to lead 19-27 but back came UWIC with a short range try from centre, Alex White converted by Hancock.

Then came the final play of the game and a difficult 35 metre from the right hand side of the field. Up stepped Hancock who confidently struck the ball between the posts and the rest is history.

Match Report by Neville Gaunt