Mayall’s try ends Bridge’s resistance
RGC………………………..27 Bridgend……………… 13
Theo Mayall’s late try helped RGC overcome a stubborn Bridgend outfit.
Paul Short opened the scoring for the visitors from the kicking tee, but the first half belonged to the north Walians who were physically superior. The hosts scored the game’s opening try when full-back Dion Jones ran onto the ball at pace to slice open the Bridgend defence before running in freely from 40 metres.
Jones converted his own try, and it wasn’t long before they extended their lead. Centre Delwyn Jones put the hosts on the front foot with the ball spread wide for wing Dafydd Williams to finish at the far-left corner. Jones added the extras, meaning RGC turned around with a 14-3 lead.
Bridgend drew first blood in the second half when Liam Tobias powered over from close in.
Short converted, but Jones extended the home side’s lead with a successful penalty from 50 metres. Jones and Short swapped further penalties but any chance of a Bridgend comeback was soon put to bed. RGC’s forwards were in the ascendancy with their driving lineout and scrum forcing Bridgend back.
After a period of pressure in the Bridgend 22, RGC No.8 Mayall showed his strength to smash his way over the try line.
Star man
Theo Mayall -RGC
