Gutsy Scots make Pirates work hard for victory

By MIKE SINCLAIR

Cornish P .......... 21pts
Tries: Nelson 29, John 74, Williams 80
Conversions: Jenkins 29, 74, 80

London Scots .... 0pts
TWO late tries put the gloss on the scoreline after the Pirates were forced to dig deep to repel a side they had slaughtered 50-14 away in the Premiership Cup a fortnight earlier.
Battling London Scottish went toe to toe for 74 minutes before the Cornish side finally ensured four points from their opening Championship fixture.
Only a converted firsthalf catch and drive pushover try for Pirates hooker Morgan Nelson, following a huge 50-22 from Iwan Jenk...

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