Llanelli………………… 19
Newport……………….63
Ruthless Newport ran in a dozen tries as they put Llaneli to the sword after they were forced to go down to 14 men after calling for uncontested scrums.
It was a seventh win in a row for the Black & Ambers that leaves them one win short of guaranteeing a play-off place. Their next game is a home clash with Llanelli before they face top-of-the-table Llandovery.
It took just three minutes before hooker Henry Palmer picked up the first of his two first-half tries from close range and there were five in all for the visitors in the opening period.
Wing Jonny Morris crossed for a corner try, Luke Crane dived into the feet of his back row to claim a pushover try and Chay Smith was set up by Morris for another. Llaneli responded with scores from centre Jac Hutchings and Wales U20 cap Jack Davies.
There was more of the same in the second half, especially when the home side went down to 14 men. Wing Lloyd Lewis notched a hat-trick and there were further tries by Craig Hudd, Iestyn Galton and a second for Smith.
Geraint O’Driscoll kicked four conversions, while Rhys Harris managed a third try for the home side.
Star man
Kyle Taylor – Newport
