Davies on fire as Aberavon open their account
Aberavon …………….29 Swansea…………….. 13
ABERAVON opened their Premiership account with a hard-fought bonus point victory.
Jason Hyatt's side overpowered the All Whites around the park, with the visitors unable to cope with their scrum and driving line-out. After a tight opening 15 minutes, James Davies put Swansea ahead with a pnalty from right in front of the posts, but the Aberavon pack began to take control after that.
With their scrum in the ascendancy, they were awarded a penalty try after shoving the Aberavon eight back over their own line. Swansea were able to stay within touching distance for the rest of the half, with another penalty from Davies meaning Aberavon led 7-6 at the interval.
But the Wizards turned the screw in the second half with No.8 Ashton Evans breaking clear before feeding Rhodri Cole who crossed for their second try. Chris Banfield added the extras. They soon celebrated their third try when hooker Ieuan Davies powered over.
To their credit, Swansea refused to quit with Josh Carrington crossing at the corner after a beautiful pass from Davies.
But Aberavon saved the best until last with Rhodri Lewis showing tremendous pace to run in unopposed from 50 metres out .for the bonus-point try.
Star man
Ieuan Davies – Aberavon
