Crediton Thirds 24 - Ilfracombe 20

CREDITON RFC Third XV never fail to impress and this performance against Ilfracombe must rank as one of their best results for a few seasons.

A keenly fought battle was eventually won with a bonus point try.

Crediton Thirds made sure there was no way through for an Ilfracombe player. AQ 6282
Crediton Thirds made sure there was no way through for an Ilfracombe player. AQ 6282 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Ilfracombe, with four wins from their five games to date ensured that we would have to work hard for a win.

We have now moved up to fourth place in the Merit Table and, if we win our game in hand on the three sides ahead of us, then there is no reason why we cannot grab the top spot.

Scrumdown between Crediton Thirds and Ilfracombe. AQ 6301
Scrumdown between Crediton Thirds and Ilfracombe. AQ 6301 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

On the line for Crediton RFC Thirds. AQ 6302
On the line for Crediton RFC Thirds. AQ 6302 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Tries from Matt Woods, Wayne Reed, Tom O’Donnell and Ben Baxter with two conversions from Owen Cooper sealed the win.

On Saturday, the First XV and Quins XV have a rest day whilst the Thirds travel to Exeter Engineers Seconds and the Colts have a home game against Torquay.

Paul Harris