Clifton …………52 Bargoed ……….12
THE final game of Clifton's pre-season preparations saw their strength, speed and fitness in evidence in this eight-try victory over last season's winners of the Welsh Championship.
The home team started with pace and Nick Selway crossed from a well worked catch and drive.
Minutes later the hooker scored again with Luke Cozens converting.
Bargoed showed attacking spirit when scrum-half James Leadbetter broke clear to race under the posts with Stefan Jones adding the two points.
Will Owen then broke clear to touch down before Zak Hamid sped across the line with Cozens converting both efforts.
Following the re-start Mitch Spencer darted down the blind side to catch the visitors unaware.
Bargoed showed some determination and Matthew Thomas went over but Fin Sharp's try extended the lead for the Lavender and Blacks.
Clifton forward pressure won them a penalty try and Bertie Stretch finished off a move to conclude the scoring.
