09 September 2007
Ynysddu 24 Caldicot 27
Ynysddu were out-muscled in their first home game by a much heavier and street wise Caldicot pack and went down 24-27. The visitors were content to kick to the corners and use the rolling maul to good effect. Four times from close range line outs they cocooned the ball carrier until he could flop over and score. In contrast the Dee's scored four superb tries, using fast hands, deft skills and some brilliant interplay between backs and forwards. Geraint Gladwyn opened the scoring with a try from 35 metres ghosting through 6 would be tacklers. Wayne Jones, Ian Prosser and Rhys Parry all followed his example to give the home supports high hopes of a home win. Craig Huish added two conversions. A yellow card for taking down yet another rolling maul saw the Dee's down to 14 men and Caldicot took full advantage. They disrupted an Ynysddu scrum and pounced on the loose ball to score. With time running out the home side threw everything into attack but were not able to get another score. Ynysddu's new signings are having a big impact in the side. Forwards Ross Morgan and Luke Redman along with backs Rhys Jones, Shaun Meyrick and Kelvin Adams are all proving they are more than capable of holding first XV places. Coaches Grant Robson and John Helmore now have a squad with strength in depth and the next couple of weeks their selection will be a headache keeping everyone happy. The new points system is proving a hit with Ynysddu as although losing both games they have picked up points for scoring 4 tries and being within 7 points of their opposition. |
