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13 December 2018 / Team News

Milford Overcome Wasps Sting.

Five second half tries sealed a bonus point win for Milford Haven - but only after The Mariners had trailed at the break following a huge defensive effort from Llangwm.


The Wasps actually took a 6-0 lead through two long range penalties from Luke Hayman, and with a strong wind behind him, the outside half shaved the post with a third shot at goal from fully 50 metres.

Milford promptly battered away at the Llangwm line but the home front row of Dan Hughes, Gethin Thomas and Gavin Jones tackled their hearts out, while there was also stand out performances from second row Craig Grice, James Lewis and No 8 Josh Hicks.

And when the visitors kicked to the corner following a close range penalty, Dave Reynolds won the lineout against the head for The Wasps.

Just before the break though Milford finally crossed as flanker Ryan Mansell ploughed over, and then in the second half Nathan Williams’ team really broke the shackles.

Back rower Dewi Williams got the second try and then replacement centre Dan Birch crossed for a score that No 9 Dan McClelland converted.

Winger James Trueman sealed the bonus point and then promptly added a fifth try out wide – and there was a welcome return for Hakin footballer Leigh Broome, who came off the bench and capped his comeback with the final unconverted try as The Mariners retained their 100% record from seven league games so far.

Llangwm:  JoJo Francis: Joe Lewin; Louis Murphy; Rob Neill; Iwan Griffiths: Luke Hayman; Ian Griffiths: Dan Hughes; Gethin Thomas (Capt); Gavin Jones: Craig Grice; Dave Reynolds: James Lewis; Rhys Thomas; Josh Hicks. Replacements: John O’Boyle; Steve Picton; Dan Morgan; Declan Cole; Spencer O’Rourke.

Milford Haven: Lee Riley: Craig Thomas; Garin Gardiner; Steve Martin; James Trueman: Efan Morgan; Dan McClelland: Darren Lewis; Mike Cockburn; Adam Rees: Chris Hall; David Round: Ben Groves; Ryan Mansell; Dewi Williams. Replacements: Dan Birch; Brandon Cooper; Leigh Broome; Ben Jenkins; Andrew Williams.

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