BECCLES 21 v WYMONDHAM 19

Beccles Bulls won their opening game of the season with victory over Wymondham. With many players getting a run out in this trial game Beccles won by 21-19.

The match was played over four twenty minute quarters and new captain Ling had a large number of players available.

Beccles were on the attack for much of the first quarter but a few early season fumbles meant that they were not able to get on the score sheet. In the end it was Wymondham who opened the scoring after a break away gave them a converted try.

Beccles started the second quarter and were soon back level. A rolling maul was set up from a line out and it was Rob Wilson who touched the ball down. After this it was Wymondhams turn to go on the attack and they were able to add two more tries, one of which was converted, to give a half time score of 7-19.

Beccles had a good third quarter scoring two tries. The first came after a flowing move which ended up with Thomas feeding Catchpole to go over in the corner. The second came when Wade floated a well timed pass inside to Sale to touch down. Wade completed an excellent kicking display when he made it three conversions out of three, all from close to the touchline.

In the final quarter it was very tight. Beccles started off strongly trying to add to their lead. However, with Hinsley spending his first ten minutes of the season in the sin bin Beccles had to hold on for the last few minutes. Their excellent defence limited Wymondham chances and the Bulls secured a win by 21 -19.
This week Beccles entertain Diss for another warm up match before their EDF Energy cup match away at Fullerians the week after.