Sunday 4 March 2012

Athletic's revival continues

Bridgend Athletic leapt off the bottom of Division One West with a clinical 35-7 victory over highfliers Whitland that all but ends the Borderers’ title hopes.
Athletic, who have started to recapture their excellent form from last season which saw them finish third, were dominant throughout and helped themselves to five tries through Rhys Ward Jones, James Olds, Jonathan Phillips, Lynsey McCausland and Steven Phillips, with the latter also landing two conversions and two penalties.
The Borderers meanwhile could only manage a Scott Newton touchdown, which he also converted.
It is only Athletic’s six victory in the league but their fans will be encouraged by their side's recent outings as they look to build toward the newly formed National Championship next season.
Llangennech finally ended their disastrous five match losing streak with a convincing 28-5 home success over Waunarlwydd.
The hosts, who at one stage looked title contenders, were inspired by a scintillating display from Ricky Williams who notched up 18 points, touching down and also firing home three penalties and two conversions, while Rhodri Jones and Dan Jacobs also went over.
The Green and Blacks' only try came after the interval when Guy Jones darted over for a consolation touchdown.
It was no surprise that the Swansea outfit struggled as it was their first competitive match since the middle of January, and their lack of game time showed as they struggled to gain a foothold in the match, and they now have to wait another two weeks before their next when they welcome Llanharan in the league.

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