Nerveless Tarrant kick seals victory

By GRAHAM COX
Blackheath 29
Esher 28
BLACKHEATH snatched a dramatic late win in a match that looked to be heading the way of Esher.
One man, namely Joe Tarrant, had another plan though and, having inspired the attack with a break down the left flank that ultimately saw Alex Pickersgill cross out wide, the Club fly-half calmly stepped up to nail the conversion with the last kick of the match to give his side victory.
The Esher pack held more than an edge at scrum and breakdown which allowed their backs to frequently explode at pace.
Geoff Griffiths’ early try for the hosts was quickly ...

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