Match Reports 2007/8
Llangefni (5) v Tredegar (33)
Oct 27th 2007 - KM Cup
Match Report by Lyndon Evans
Located in the heart of Anglesey, Llangefni RFC hosted
second division Tredegar RFC who made the 300 mile round trip to North Wales,
to defeat the Division 4 North outfit by 33 points to 5 in the Ist round of
the Konica WRU Cup.
With both sides experiencing a mixed bag of results in their respective leagues
it was a superb team performance from the South Walians that saw Tredegar
run in 5 tries to carry them through to the next round.
Paul Douglas, Ryan Williams and Jason Ronan provided the platform up front
and with the heavier Tredegar pack exerting their authority Rhys Roberts was
able to deliver a stream of quality ball from the middle of the line out whilst
Owain Tudball policed front line ball. Tredegar’s back row of Steve
Knight, Jack Dawson and captain courageous Joe Campbell ensured the home side
were deprived of any loose possession allowing the visiting backs the freedom
of the park.
Wingman Daniel Davies touched down twice whilst scrum half Ross Turner also
scored a brace of tries which is now becoming a regular feature of the Tredegar
score- ring pattern. Tredegar’s final try was claimed by Jack Dawson
who came up with the ball following a drive over the line by the rampaging
visiting forwards. Daryl Carter kicked 4 conversions to see Tredegar lead
comfortably by 33 points.
Daniel Morris, Chris Thew, Craig Lewis and Paul Southall had quiet games
by their standards but contributed to a marvellous team effort that saw Tredegar
march on in the cup.
Llangefni got on the score sheet to score a consolation try but really never
threatened or matched the Tredegar effort and with second half substitutes
Rodri Jones, Brett Mountney and Martin Padgett adding to the Tredegar cause
the visitors never looked likely to lose this first round cup encounter.
Whilst Tredegar await their next opponents in the cup on Saturday they return
to league action at home against Newport High-School Old Boys.