Big defence cuts powerful Jersey boys down to size

By LUKE JARMYN

AN interception from Richmond wing Jonathan Woodward freed replacement Jordan Simpson-Hefft to score a second try that was pivotal as the south-west Londoners got their first win of the season.
A huge defensive effort, 15 points from the boot of Rob Kirby and a try from No.9 Luc Jones helped snap their run of three league defeats.
Despite conceding a late try when down to 14 men, they held out against misfiring Jersey.
Richmond coach Steve Hill said: “I’m delighted for our squad. To win against such a huge side was magnificent. Physically they are massive and we...

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