Thatcher’s treble holds off the Irish

By PETER HAYES
Broadstreet 53
LI Wild Geese 40
REPLACEMENT Nicholas Thatcher’s hat-trick helped Broadstreet to a satisfying victory.
Irish looked to have claimed a dominant lead in the first half, but Thatcher’s first try, followed swiftly by another from James Seabrook meant Broadstreet led at the half-time whistle.
After the break, Reon Joseph grabbed a double for the Geese in four minutes but it was not enough as Thatcher scored two more to seal the victory.
Irish started in emphatic style, with Peter Hodgkinson and Joe Price crossing in the first 15 minutes.
Nyle Beckett was...

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