By TOM INNES
JERSEY Reds held out in the face of sustained late pressure to claim a second consecutive Championship win.
Visitors Cornish Pirates overcame travel problems and a ninepoint half-time deficit to battle back into the game, but could not find a winning score at the death.
Reds head coach Harvey Biljon was pleased with the composure of his new squad.
“There was adversity for both teams with Pirates’ flight delay and us losing captain Scott van Breda in the warmup, and then injuries to Dave McKern and Mark Best.
“Our speed in the first half showed where we want ...