Wadebridge Camels vs Pirates Amateurs: Match Report

Photo: The Pirates pack drives menacingly into Redruth’s ’22’. – Photo Credit: Brian Tempest

Pirates Perform Well Despite Defeat

Cup ‘Semi’ Proves a High Scoring Affair

By Phil Westren

Wadebridge Camels 60 – Pirates Amateurs 43

In what proved a high scoring Cornwall KO Cup semi-final match on Saturday, despite defeat the Pirates Amateurs impressed against higher league opponents who play in Regional 2 Tribute South West.

On a bright and sunny afternoon at the Molesworth Field both sides truly shone, and there was much credit to each. Of no surprise the entertainment in the match produced a regular flow of tries, but with the hosts ultimately having the edge and deserving their victory.

Tries for the Camels were scored by wing Jack Counter (2), full-back Owen Wilson (2), hooker Shawn Hartley (2), flanker Charlie Pedlar, and wing Dom Hawkey. They were also awarded a penalty try, whilst Wilson slotted five conversions and a penalty.

For the Pirates tries were scored by centre Josh Semmens (2), lock Ben Martin, man of the match centre Harris Eddy, scrum half and skipper Sam Carter, and full-back Ben Wragg who also kicked five conversions and a penalty.

Commenting after the game, Pirates Amateurs’ head coach Murray Westren said:

“Showing a good attacking side to our game we started the match particularly well. Unfortunately, however, once Wadebridge got some momentum, we were unable to stem their flow, and they were perhaps a little more powerful, and sharper than us. Nonetheless, it was still a wonderful effort against higher league opposition, and an absolutely brilliant game of rugby.”

Wadebridge Camels:   15 Owen Wilson 14 Dom Hawkey 13 Lewis Wiltshire 12 Owen Howell 11 Jack Counter 10 Danny Thomas 9 Callum Phillips; 1 Max Cardwell 2 Shawn Hartley 3 Olly Derry 6 Mark Grubb 5 Rupert Edwards 6 Charlie Pedlar 7 Will Symonds 8 Adam Blackmore.

Replacements:   16 Richard Treleaven 17 Ben Thomas 18 Aidan Cullis

Pirates Amateurs:   15 Ben Wragg 14 Sam Cahill 13 Josh Semmens 12 Harris Eddy 11 Rhodri McAtee 10 Oscar Marr 9 Sam Carter (captain); 1 Dave Penrose 2 Dylan Arthur 3 Joe Best 4 Zak Chenoweth 5 Ben Martin 6 Toby Osborne 7 Eli Williams 8 Sam Carroll.

Replacements:   16 Liam McFadden 17 Wes Eddy 18 Charlie Dalkins 19 Dan-Rhys Evans 20 Jake Hole.

The Pirates Amateurs, who are present league leaders in Counties 1 Tribute Western West, are next at home this coming Saturday to Bude. Kick-off at the Mennaye Field is at 2.30pm.

Photo: Pirates Amateurs’ man-of-the-match Harris Eddy pictured with coach John Stevens