BECCLES 12-7 HARROW

Beccles Bulls moved in to the 3rd round of the EDF Energy Senior Cup with victory over Harrow. In a tight contest dominated by forward play Beccles were victorious by 12 -7.
Harrow play their rugby in London Division 4 North West, the same level as Beccles. Beccles knew they would be in for a tough game but Rix had nearly a full squad to select from so they were confident of a win.
The first half was very even. Neither side created many chances in a game that was never allowed to flow. Wade missed a long range penalty for Beccles before Harrow missed a penalty chance of their own. Harrow were first on the score sheet. A weak Beccles scrum was lost against the head and Harrow had a free run in to score a converted try under the posts.
Beccles began to dominate the game more after this. They managed to draw level with a converted try of their own just before half time. They won a penalty five meters out and set up a rolling maul which drove over the line and Thomas touched down. Wade added the conversion and the half time score was 7-7.
Beccles began to dominate more in the second half. They got on top in the scrums where White Horse Man of the Match Danny Rix was mastering his opposite number. With fifteen minutes to go Beccles got Harrow pinned back in their 22. Good charging down by Hinsley and Gedney didn’t allow them to clear their lines. Beccles won another short range penalty and ran the same move they scored from in the first half. They got the same result with Thomas touching down his second try of the game. The conversion was missed but Beccles held out for the rest of the game to win by 12-7.
Beccles play Crusaders on Saturday in the league. There is a presidents lunch before the game and all support would be welcome (KO 2:30).

Keith Johnstone Beccles Press Officer