Clevedon played at top of the table Cinderford in very wet and windy conditions. Clevedon played with the elements in the first half and settled down quickly and took an early lead through two Mike Lowis penalties. Clevedons' forwards were awesome in the loose with Joe Harwood outstanding, well supported by John Potts , Neil Tucker and the rest of the pack. Ironically in poor conditions Clevedon;s line out was superb with James Shopland and Wayne McMillan leaping like salmon to the Gallagher pitches. Clevedon were unlucky not to score on several occasions, but tended to kick ahead when the ball should have been kept in hand. Before the interval Cinderford scored a well engineered try, but Clevedon led 6-5 at half time.
The second half saw Clevedon put up a gutsy display into the wind and rain. The forwards continuing their close support driving with Biggins pouncing on every loose ball and Dave Rawle always in the thick of things. Clevedon's defence was superb and they restricted Cinderford to only one converted try. Ashely Vailes was a terrier at scrum half and Dan Filby at fly half had a safe pair of hands. Tom O'Rourke and Tom Thie in the centre put up stout performances while wingers Dalera and Johnson had opportunities to score. Captain Mike Lowis again proved a solid last line of defence and plenty of flair in attack. Cinderford sealed victory with three late penalties.
Next Saturday the 1st XV are at home to Clifton, 15:00 kick off.
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