Late power gets Reds home on heavy pitch

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■By TOM INNES

A POWERFULsurge during the final quarter saw Jersey Reds storm into a winning lead over plucky Nottingham at Stade Santander International.
The home side had trailed at half-time, but battled back on a heavy pitch showing the effects of several hours’ heavy rain that abated shortly before kick-off.
“We managed to claw our way back into the game and in the end were a bit disappointed not to get a bonus point,” said Jersey director of rugby Harvey Biljon. “It took a while, but our forwards were fantastic today and our defence was also very strong....

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