Rugby: Wiveliscombe's second XV beat Martock 29-21

Wiveliscombe's second XV took their fourth league victory of the season after they beat Martock 29-21 <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Wiveliscombe's second XV took their fourth league victory of the season after they beat Martock 29-21 (Image: Newsquest)
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Wiveliscombe RFC's second team achieved their fourth league victory in their recent match against Martock.

The home side won 29-21, placing them in ninth position in the Counties Three Tribute Ale Somerset South League.

The match on Plain Pond pitch, despite recent rain, was in good shape and well contested between evenly matched teams.

Martock crossed the try line first with back row forward Harry Paine.

This was converted by Jake Lark, giving the visitors a 7-0 lead.

Wiveliscombe's defence, although heavily tested, managed to block Martock's attacks with excellent tackling.

The first half saw a strong performance by Wiveliscombe's promising colt, Arthur Irvine, who crossed for the home team's first try of the game.

However, the conversion was missed, leaving Martock ahead at half-time with a narrow 5-7 lead.

The second half saw a stronger offensive display from Wiveliscombe.

Promising scrum-half Rhys Hellings Langdon scored their second try, while fly-half Cameron Palk successfully added the conversion, pushing Wiveliscombe ahead at 12-7.

Prop Dan Strong and centre Jake Woodward followed suit, with Woodward's try securing the home team's bonus point.

The scoreboard showed a comfortable 24-7 lead in favour of Wiveliscombe.

The last try for the home side was scored by winger Tom Lally, extending the lead to 29-7.

Martock made a valiant effort to continue their offensive play, with second row Joe Bennett crossing for two tries.

Jake Lark managed to convert both, narrowing the gap, but it was not enough to steal Wiveliscombe's victory.

Meanwhile, the first team's game away at Penryn was postponed again, and there are currently no scheduled games for either team on Saturday, February 7.

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