SOMERSET 3 SOUTHERN LEAGUE

WELLS 3rds MATCH REPORT

DATE      SATURDAY 29/09/2007.

VENUE    WELLS RFC

WELLS RUGBY 3RDS                    0     (0)

WIVELISCOMBE 2NDS                 15   (5)

In warm bright conditions Wells RFC 3rd fifteen continued their new venture within the confines of the Somerset Southern 3^rd League. Normally home fixtures see numerous replacements, but with Three Wells sides competing, only 1 replacements was available arriving late. The Visitors boasted 6 replacements and used their rotation to great effect.

Wells fielding a heavy pack, were under pressure from the outset, but settled well and produced some secure, solid rugby. The visitors were a handful, competing in every department, and with the City side having 2 powerful centres couldn’t make inroads in to the Wiveliscombe twenty two. A hard fought first half was a gritty forward battle, but the Visitors managed a score 2 minutes before the break.

The second half settled in to the same pattern as the first, a total forward battle; line outs were even until Wells lost Mike Dunford, suffering from a heavy cold but again impressed in the line. Wiveliscombe scored again after 65 minutes and completed their days work with a try in the 75 minutes, Wells running out steam had given their all. A good team spirit is the backbone of this side, and all agreed that although in defeat, has provided a stern test for the visitors.