Double at the death sees Tupai off in style

By MARK WOOD

A GRANDSTAND finish saw Bedford score two tries at the death to claim a bonus point victory and secure a third-place Championship finish.
Bedford controlled the first half to lead 14-5 at the interval but Richmond rallied and, aided by a rising penalty count, had all the momentum as they trailed 14-12 and looked to spring a major surprise.
But Bedford turned on the style with two late scores.
Paul Tupai, who signs off from a ten-year playing stint at the club, said: “It’s all over! Just to finish here with a win and secure third place puts the whole season into pe...

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