The All Blacks of Neath ran in six tries to overwhelm their opponents Ebbw
Vale.
Within two minutes of the kick-off centre James Storey was sent to the sin-bin
for a very early tackle on Matt James as he followed up a high kick ahead from
Lee Jarvis.
Duncan Jones (Neath) and Ochert Booyse (Ebbw Vale) earned themselves a
roasting from referee Nigel Owens after a bout of wrestling on the ground but
from then on the game developed into a series of raids at both ends.
First try of the game came following a strong burst out of defence by Storey,
freshly out of the sin-bin.
Vale were penalised and a quick chip ahead from Jarvis was picked up on the
bounce by Wales international Allan Bateman, who sprinted over. Jarvis'
conversion attempt came back off an upright.
Martin Jones ignored a two-man overlap and blew Vale's best chance of a score
before the interval.
Neath's second try came within a minute of the restart. Slick passing put
Gareth Morris in possession and the full-back sped over although Jarvis could
not convert.
Minutes later Morris was over again following a touchline run and pass from
Kevin James.
This time Jarvis made no mistake with the conversion and he celebrated
immediately afterwards with a well struck dropped goal fully 40 metres out.
Barry Williams was next to score for the All Blacks, the hooker showing good
pace to make the necessary 30 metres, which Jarvis again converted.
Sean Connell came on as replacement for Bateman and marked his arrival with a
corner try that went unconverted.
There was time for one more try from James under the posts and Jarvis had no
problem with a conversion.
It was a clear victory for Neath and reward for their direct methods.
Teams:
Ebbw Vale: James, McKim, Shorney, Weatherley, Wagstaff, Cull,
Ellis, Penisini, L. Phillips, Jones, Booyse, Edwards, Billen,
P. Williams, W. Thomas.
Replacements: Mills, J. Evans, R. Williams, Tuipulotu, A. Bevan,
Matthews, Takarangi.
Pens: Cull 2
Neath: Morris, K. James, A. Bateman, Storey, Tiueti, Jarvis,
Moore, D. Jones, B. Williams, Howells, Martin, Llewellyn,
Mocelutu, R. Phillips, Tandy.
Replacements: Thomas, Connor, S. Jones, Francis, P. Jones, Slade,
A. Jones.
Tries: Morris 2, K. James, A. Bateman, B. Williams,
Connor
Cons: Jarvis 3
Pens: Jarvis 2
Drop Goals: Jarvis.
Att: 1,440
Ref: Nigel Owens (WRFU).
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