By Frank Stormont
May 26 2011

Somerset, despite dominating the first half were held to a 24 all draw by Devon in the second tier of county championship, Bill Beaumont South 2. Going into the turn around they had an extra man on the pitch, were 3 – 24 up and looked like they were going to run away with the fixture.

Devon 24 Somerset 24.

Somerset, despite dominating the first half were held to a 24 all draw by Devon in the second tier of county championship, Bill Beaumont South 2. Going into the turn around they had an extra man on the pitch, were 3 – 24 up and looked like they were going to run away with the fixture.

Devon came out ready for the fight bringing the scores level with just minutes left on the clock. Somerset did have an opportunity to win the match with the last kick of the match but the penalty kick went left of the posts leaving the spoils even.

With a high penalty count for the match it was the 7th penalty that gave Devon their only points in the first half thanks to the boot of Dan Munford in the 9th minute. Somerset were quick to turn the table when a quick penalty close to the Devon line which allowed Harry Rowland to crash over the line with Luke Cozens adding the extras.

Somerset piled on the pressure when Jack Claydon made a break down the right before passing inside to Dan Fry to pick up the first of his hat trick tries, Cozens again added two points. Rob Avery-Wright did have a chance to reduce the margin with a penalty but the ball faded to the left.

With just a few minutes left on the first half clock Fry scored his second when the pack fell over the line, this was only awarded after the referee had consulted his assistant.

The second half saw Devon raise their game and despite having Vasile Chirita still in the bin took a quick tap penalty before passing the ball along the line to captain Pete Mortimore to touch down next to the posts in the second minute of the half. This time Avery-Wright made no mistakes to bring Devon 14 points behind.

As the match approached the hour Munford charged down a clearance kick from the Somerset enabling Dylan Flashman to collect and touch down with two points to Avery-Wright. Somerset thought they had scored in the corner a few minutes later but were called back for crossing.

Devon leveled the score with only 2 minutes to go when Winston James broke off the back of a driving maul to touch down on the left and Avery-Wright took the extra two.

Somerset’s stronger pack was not enough to give them the win they thought they had and they must be thinking that should have had more attempts at the posts instead of often taking the scrum option. Devon played some good rugby but failed to make the best use of the ball in hand.

With Kent losing out to Cornwall it looks likely that it will be Kent that gets added to the group next season.

Devon: 
Ross Toms (Cullompton), Marcus Bushe (Cullompton), Jemba Bull (Cullompton), Cam Setter (Ivybridge), Alex Jeffery (Newton Abbot), Dan Mugford (Cambridge), Nielson Webber (Barnstaple), 
Ben Rogers (Newton Abbot), Dean Avery (Brixham), Vesile Chirita (Brixham), Dylan Flashman (Brixham), Jamie Tripcony (Barnstaple), Pete Mortimore (Paignton, capt). Winston James (Barnstaple), Richard Jenkins (Bedwas),
Reps: Jason Luff(Tauton), Stuart Persey (Cullompton), Sam Roberts (Barnstaple), Jack Yeandle (UWIC), Sam Richardson (Sidmouth), Adam Thomson (Brixham), Rob Avery-Wright (Launceston)
Rolling subs all used.


Try: Pete Mortimore, Dylan Flashman, Winston James
Con: Rob Avery-Wright(x3)
Pen: Dan Munford

SinBin: Vasile Chirita


Somerset
Craig Owen(Old Redcliffians), Matt Watkins(Nailsea and Blackwell), Nick Gerrish(Oxford Brookes Uni), Luke Cozens(La Villa Espana), Jack Claydon(Minehead), Brad Barnes(Oldfield Old Boys), Joe Bartlett(Taunton), Dave Swan(Weston super Mare), John Gatford(Taunton), Chris Rowlands((Capt)Esher), Steve Pape (Rosslyn Park), Ashley Russell(Weston super Mare), Jake Childs(Launceston), Harry Rowland(Rosslyn Park), Dan Fry (Old Redcliffians)
Reps: Glen Cooper(Cullomton), Nick Brooke(Bridgewater Albion), Andy Glenn(Weston super Mare), Stuart Blake(Rosslyn Park), Tim Piper(Burnham on Sea), Tom Thie(Clevdon), Joe Clay(Royal Navy)
Rolling subs all used.

Tries: Chris Rowland, Dan Fry(x3) Con: Luke Cozens(2)
SinBin: Matt Watkins, Joe Bartlett 

Ref Ross Campbell, Ass: Shane Lewis, Brian Ravenhill

Devon 24 Somerset 24.

Discussion started by Unofficial Plymouth Albion (IP Logged), 26/05/2011 18:21

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26/05/2011 18:21

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CornishChief
27/05/2011 11:26

A good effort by the Devon lads who were seriously overpowered in the scrum.

Somerset made the mistake of thinking they had the game won which was clearly not part of the Devon thinking

Mr.Dawe was there keeping an eye on proceedings

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stonehousealbion
27/05/2011 12:19

Other points to note:

1. Alex Jefferey was at No. 11!

2. Jamie and co. listed under other club names.

3. Exmouth players didn't train with the squad, then turned up on the day...

Come cheer up, my lads - 'tis to glory we steer!

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ianbol
27/05/2011 20:19

Exmouth guys aren't named in above listed squad, are they ???

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stonehousealbion
27/05/2011 21:01

That's why they didn't get to play...

Come cheer up, my lads - 'tis to glory we steer!

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ianbol
03/06/2011 18:40

Ohh, tuff luv.

Wonder if young lessons were learned?? Hope so.

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