Half-backs in control as Coventry turn on the style

By DAVID LAWRENCE

Coventry...........32pts
Tries: Cornish 13, 47; Nayalo 19, Talbot-Davies 25
Conversions: Pellegrini 13, 19, 47
Penalties: Talbot-Davies 44; Pellegrini 80

Cornish P.......... 19pts
Tries: Everett 10, Dawson 23, Norey 67
Conversions: Robson 23, 67
Coventry served up a thriller to claim maximum points against a Pirates side who pushed them all the way.
An offer to season ticket holders of neighbouring clubs boosted the gate to more than 2,500 and could have them coming back in search of more running rugby.
“What a great advert for Championship rugby,” said Coventry directo...

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