Chester show a cutting edge to thwart Hoppers

By KEN MOORE

Preston G................. 13
Chester.....................29
Chester made more of their opportunities to record what eventually became a comfortable win away to Preston Grasshoppers.
The scoreboard was soon in operation as a missed tackle in midfield brought a try for the visitors by fullback Gethin Long in the second minute, but Hoppers were quick to respond through a penalty from halfway by Ben Pearson.
A strong run from home full-back Josh Rourke gave his side field position and Jacob Browne took advantage of a mix-up at the base of the scrum to run in unopposed and Pearson...

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