Pirates Amateurs vs Penryn: Match Report

Photo: Rhodri about to score in the match

Big Win for the ‘Ams’ On a Special Day for ‘Legend’ Rhodri

by Phil Westren

Pirates Amateurs: 73 –  Penryn: 5

On a day when legend Rhodri McAtee made his 300^th appearance in a Pirates shirt, for the in-form home side the occasion was duly celebrated with this emphatic win at the Mennaye Field.

In total, the Pirates scored 11 tries in the match, one of which was fittingly touched down by McAtee. Full-back Ben Wragg was also again in good form, contributing 23 points thanks to a try and his nine successful conversions. For Penryn, wing Bryn Rees Hawkins scored a sole try.

Speaking after the game, satisfied head coach Murray Westren, who saw his side move up to second place in Tribute Counties 1 Western West,  said:

“We scored some lovely tries and often broke from deep with great attack. Our breakdown and support play were excellent throughout, as Penryn put a lot of bodies into the contact area.

“The positive results at present are a just reward for how hard and committed the lads are towards training, and how focused they are towards the game.”

Murray also added:

“Oh, and what a wonderful celebratory occasion it was for Rhodri. He has had such a successful rugby career and can still light up the field with his play.”

Photo:Rhodri and his two sons Wills and Harrison are pictured before kick-off

Pirates Amateurs:   15 Ben Wragg 14 John Tyler 13 Rhodri McAtee 12 Josh Semmens 11 Sam Cahill 10 Oscar Marr 9 Sam Carter; 1 Dylan Arthur 2 Ted Hocking 3 Dave Penrose 4 Toby Osborne 5 Ben Martin 6 Tom Hutton 7 Sam Carroll 8 Stan Somers (captain).

Replacements:   16 Eli Williams 17 Nick Nowell 18 Jake Hole.

Scorers:   Tries: Somers (2), Cahill (2), Martin (2), Carter, Tyler, McAtee, Wragg, Hutton; Cons: Wragg (9).

Photo: Full-back Ben Wragg (in full flight left) contributed 23 points in the match

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Photo: Pirates Amateurs’ head coach Murray Westren (left) presented a 300 games tankard to Rhodri (right). Also pictured centre is chairman Jack Nicholas.