By ROGER OPIE
Clifton 30
Bury St Ed 33
WITH nothing to lose both teams committed themselves to playing expansive rugby. Clifton’s starting line up saw many regular players rested ahead of the imminent Bristol Combination final.
A clean break by Ian Clark led to Dan Wells crossing for the opening home try which was quickly cancelled by Dave Micklethwaite responding from a line break.
Some loose Clifton play gave early replacement Ross Bailey-Kearney, who was prominent in many attacks, the chance to score with Scott Lyle converting.
Many hands set up an Ian Clark try converted by Newey ...