Tarrant keeps his nerve at the death

By GRAHAM COX
Blackheath 32
Plymouth A 31

THIS was a terrific contest to start off the new season with eight tries, a lead that changed hands six times and was ultimately decided by the boot of Blackheath flyhalf Joe Tarrant, who landed a 40-metre penalty with the last kick.
Club enjoyed a dream start, with Markus Burcham intercepting within two minutes for the first try. Tom Stradwick picked up from a ruck to go over after Albion lost their own line-out ball.
Though Dan Mugford got the visitors off the mark with a penalty, Jamie Davies was sent down the left flank from a quick tap for a ...

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