Hart leads welcome return to form for the Turks
Llanelli…………..26
Bridgend……….. 14
LLANELLI skipper Nathan Hart scored two tries as his side claimed their first win of the new Premiership season with a comfortable victory over the so far winless Bridgend Ravens.
Llanelli were first to strike after just eight minutes through prop Sam O’Connor, who crashed over after some good build-up play.
Just over ten minutes later, Llanelli scored a second thanks to Hart, who was driven over off the back of a line-out.Iwan Evans converted for a 12-point lead.
Moments before the half-time whistle, Llanelli took control of the game. After going through the phases, the ball was played out to Rhodri Jones, who scored a third for his side.
After a disappointing half, Steve Jones’ Ravens needed to improve and they were offered a glimmer of hope on the hour mark when they made Llanelli pay for a yellow card, with a try from former Ospreys academy product Caine Woolerton.
Veteran fly-half Matthew Jones converted to bring Bridgend back within 12. But Llanelli kept their composure and scored a bonus-point try through Hart, who crossed over for his second. Evans converted for a 26-7 lead.
Four minutes from time, Bridgend scored a consolation try through Woolerton, who crossed for his second.
But that was not enough to prevent a comfortable Llanelli victory.
Star man
Nathan Hart – Llanelli
