BECCLES 29-7 SOUTHWOLD

Beccles remained the dominant team in the Waveney area when they beat Southwold for the Pony Moore Cup. Beccles comfortably beat their local rivals by 29-7 in a physical game.
Hinsley had a good squad to pick from with Payne returning after a two week absence. Thomas was unavailable so Maaer was given a chance in the back row. The Bulls started the match with the wind behind them.
Beccles were soon in front when Harris cut a good line through the Southwold defence and rounded the fullback to score under the posts. Wade added the conversion. A second was soon added when Rix stretched his lead at the top of the scoring charts with a powerful surge over the line. Wade added a conversion and a penalty before Beccles added another try. Payne had been making incisive runs all afternoon and eventually put himself in the clear to touchdown. Payne was made the White Horse man of the match. Wade missed the conversion and the half time score was 22-0.
Beccles took their foot of the gas after halftime and Southwold started playing some good rugby. They were next on the score sheet with a converted try. Beccles were soon back in control when Hadridge was able to touch down after a strong scrum by the Beccles pack. Wade added his final and most impressive conversion of the afternoon. Southwold rallied hard after this but the Bulls rarely looked in trouble and they conceded no more points. The final score was 29-7.
Beccles have their final game on Saturday away at Thurston. Beccles will be looking for revenge as Thurston are the only team to score two league tries at Beef Meadow this season. With the league already won they will be hoping for an impressive performance to say goodbye to Eastern Counties division 1.

Keith Johnstone Beccles Press Officer