Tavistock girls U15s 42

Exeter Saracens girls U15s 27

TAVISTOCK welcomed a strong Exeter side to Sandy Park, knowing they are the only team to have beaten them this season.

Despite this however Tavistock recorded an excellent victory in what the coaches, players and spectators believed to be the best game of rugby displayed by the U15s this season.

The game started superbly, with the Exeter kick being collected by Neave who made big dents running with force and power. It wasn't long before captain Huntley broke free for the first try of her brace while scrum half Cowie scored her first try for the club.

The first half was very even with the score at half time being 17-17 but Tavistock playing against all elements and a fast Exeter back line. Credit must be given to wingers Stacey and Bull, who closed down their opposite numbers with great success.

The second half saw first blood going to Tavistock through a tremendous break by prop Brown who broke five tackles on her 60m burst for the line. Tavistock opened a gap between the sides only to be caught off guard on turnover ball to see the deficient down to only three points. However, persistence and some great work in the front row by Midson-Holmes and Hill saw the ball spread wide to stand in flanker Dawe who broke down the wing for Huntley to score her second.

Tavistock finished the game without the ball, but showed some excellent defence to hold off the fighting Exeter side. Player of the match for Tavistock was fullback Neave.