By Phil Westren at the Mennaye Field

COUNTIES ONE WESTERN WEST (SATURDAY)

Pirates Amateurs 49 Kingsbridge 34

PLAYED at a sunny Mennaye Field on the last Saturday in September, conditions joyously suited for an exciting display of rugby, to which both sides wholly contributed.

This was a closely fought affair in many ways, although the seven to four try count in favour of the ‘Ams’ did underline a pleasing general dominance and a determination which was admirable to see.

The Pirates built up a 24-17 lead by half-time, which was close enough for them not to take anything for granted.

Home supporters present also felt the same, as their Devon opponents had showed a sufficient quality to potentially turns things around.

Try scorers for the home side were wing John Tyler (2), lock Toby Osborne, centre Harris Eddy, scrum-half Sam Carter, flanker Sam Carroll and wing Jake Hole, whilst full-back Ben Wragg slotted four conversions and two penalties.

Commenting after the game, happy Pirates Amateurs’ head coach Murray Westren said: “A very hard-fought and physical contest that ebbed and flowed for 60minutes, this was an excellent win.

“We were very patient and played some great rugby. The back-to-back scores to go two scores ahead were crucial and we finished the game strongly.”

Now third in Counties One Tribute Western West, the Pirates Amateurs are next in action away to Paignton on Saturday, October 12.

PIRATES AMATEURS: 15 Ben Wragg 14 Jake Hole 13 Morgan Holman 12 Harris Eddy 11 John Tyler 10 Oscar Marr 9 Sam Carter; 1 Dylan Arthur 2 Ted Hocking 3 Dave Penrose 4 Toby Osborne 5 Ben Martin 6 Stan Somers (captain) 7 Sam Carroll 8 Eddy Hall. Replacements: 16 Joe Best 17 Charlie Dalkins 18 Rhodri McAtee.

‘Cape Cornwall Rum’ man of the match: Ted Hocking.