Fishguard and Goodwick gained their third win in six starts in this higher division with a narrow, nerve-wracking win over Hendy at The Moors which moved them into a creditable sixth place in the table. The Seagulls have quickly learned to adapt to this much-tougher section after gaining promotion and the return from injury of skipper Simon James was a real boost as he played well up front alongside Chris Shousha and Rhys Lewis, Ryan McVeigh and Gavin Walsh, whilst the old heads Romeo Colella and Gerwyn Davies played a part at prop later in the match. Hendy full back Josh Batcup put his side ahead with an early penalty but the Seagulls soon replied with a try from Rhys Lewis after James neatly created space and then popped up the ball, with James Griffiths adding the extra points. Batcup reduced the deficit to a single point at half time with his second penalty but after the resumption Griffiths kicked a penalty for the homesters and Batcup landed his third successful penalty. As the Fishguard pack played well Griffiths kicked two more three-pointers but just when it looked as if they were home and dry up popped Hendy second rower Richard Kinnear to score a try with ten minutes to go. Batcup’s conversion sailed the wrong side of the upright and The Seagulls played good containing rugby to see them home, but their supporters were still glad to hear the final whistle!
REPORT BY BILL CARNE
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