In-form Raikes helps end Ponty’s drought

Premiership
By IESTYN THOMAS

Aberavon................. 10
Pontypridd..............27
PONTYPRIDD picked up their first win in seven league games as they secured a notable bonus-point win over the Wizards.
Late tries from outstanding scrum-half Joel Raikes and skipper Kristian Parker sealed the win for Ponty, with Jamie Murphy, the ex-Bridgend outside half, scoring 12 points on his club debut.
The visitors flew out of the blocks with a break from Joe Miles. The astute Raikes chipped ahead for Murphy to score. Aberavon responded with their only try through Luke Davies, with Rhys Jo...

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