This Bristol Cup 3rd round game proved to be a hard gruelling match with Clevedon seeking revenge for last seasons cup defeat. Clevedon, nearly at full strength took an early lead through two Mike Lowis penalties.

Aretians starved of possession in the scrums, defended well and it took an interception by Adie Freeman to break down their defence and put Owen Biggins in for a try. A slick handling movement found skipper Jeff Durant in an unaccustomed position on the wing to cross in the corner for a try.

Clevedon were now in the driving seat, demolishing the home sides scrum and winning good lineout ball. Inevitably, James Shopland finished off another good handling move for a try just before the break.

The second half saw Clevedon continue to play rugby at a pace that on occasions was breath taking. Aretians now playing with the slope raised their game and Clevedon did well to keep a clean sheet with good defensive work. Clevedon increased their lead with a brilliant individual try by Christian Bushell after a strike against the head by the superb hooker, Neil Tucker. Tucker, then won another strike against the head for Biggins to get his second try and replacement scrum half, Steve Pimm scored a try from a scrum to make the score 36-0 to Clevedon.

Match day photos can be found here

Clevedon have a big weekend of rugby at the Vale next week:

On Saturday 26th January the 1st XV are at home to Coney Hill in the league, kick-off 14:30. The 2nd XV are at home to Avonmouth, kick-off 14:30 and the Colts are home to Newbury in the National Plate competition, kick-off 14:30.

On Sunday the Minis are home to Bristol, kick-off 11:00 and the U15's are home to Hornets, kick-off 11:00. In the afternoon the Vets are at home to Chepstow, kick-off 14:30.

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