JotCast | Doncaster Knights v Cornish Pirates

Doncaster Knights v Cornish Pirates

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2:35

44' | A fast break from the scrum, and a combination of play between Charlie Foley and Sam Smith sees Hartpury canter into the Knights 22. That is before Smith is ripped down at the ankles by a fast-retreating Holden.

❤️ 12 - 17 ⚔️

2:32

42' | A knock-on in contact gives Hartpury the put-in for out first scrum of this half.

❤️ 12 - 17 ⚔️

2:31

41' | We're straight back into the battle, trying to make attacking presence felt in the Hartpury half.

❤️ 12 - 17 ⚔️

2:29

We're back underway. Come on boys - big second half needed now!

❤️ 12 - 17 ⚔️

2:27

What a second half from the Pirates! 21 unanswered points secures another bonus win at the Mennaye.

Big credit to @BedfordBluesRFC for yet another cracker. See you at Goldington Road in 2022.

Full report and reaction to follow.

#COYP

2:25

79 l The maul does the damage again and it's a first Pirates try for Syd Blackmore. Robson adds two again.

39-24 #COYP

2:24

FULL TIME

#COYP

BLACKMORE!!

2:17

HALF TIME | A tough first half comes to an end as we run in with the lead.

Job isn't done yet - it's still all to play for at Alpas Arena.

❤️ 12 - 17 ⚔️

2:16

77 l 5m out with a penalty now, looking to finish things here...

32-24 #COYP

2:15

40' | TRYYYY!! The hard work goes in from the forward pack as they recycle on the line. And it's certainly worth it as Peters crashes over to put us in the lead. Conversion successful from Olver.

❤️ 12 - 17 ⚔️

2:14

74 l Ed Scragg makes his @Champrugby debut, replacing Caleb Montgomery.

32-24 #COYP

74 l Bolwell steals the lineout and it's now a penalty for a high shot. Meanwhile Alex Schwarz is on for his 50th appearance!

32-24 #COYP

2:13

38' | Knights on the front foot here it seems. It's now a lineout on Hartpury's 5m line.

❤️ 12 - 10 ⚔️

2:11

71 l Phase after phase and eventually the visitors run out of defenders, as Parata dives in for the bonus point try. Robson takes the margin out to eight.

32-24 #COYP

37' | Another break in play but now we set for the scrum inside Hartpury's 22.

❤️ 12 - 10 ⚔️

2:10

PARATA! BONUS POINT!

36' | A jubilant Knights pack celebrates as they win Hartpury's scrum. Now for a lineout just outside their 22.

❤️ 12 - 10 ⚔️

2:08

69 l Another penalty and no mistake this time from Robson. On the visiting 22 now with a lineout.

25-24 #COYP

36' | Joe Margetts returns to the field ➡️ Replacement Fraser Strachan is back off.

❤️ 12 - 10 ⚔️

35' | A slight break in play as Hartpury's Ben Foley lands badly from going up for a high ball. The fullback is soon back on his feet and we resume with a scrum.

❤️ 12 - 10 ⚔️

2:07

68 l Another scrum penalty, but Robson can't find touch. Bedford kick it back, but it's scrappy ball for now.

25-24 #COYP

2:05

66 l Big turnover from a Bedford maul! Tucker replaces Elderkin.

25-24 #COYP

2:04

32' | Knights rip the ball. A galloping run from John Kelly follows as the forward goes from 10m inside the half to just metres from the Hartpury line! We're attacking their line but the ref gives Hartpury the penalty.

❤️ 12 - 10 ⚔️

2:02

64 l Pirates putting the phases together, but it's ripped and Day clears well.

25-24 #COYP

2:01

30' | TRYYYY!! Ball gets fed to the backs and a speedy connection between McBryde and Spittle on the wing sees the latter score our second try. No conversion.

❤️ 12 - 10 ⚔️

28' | After a re-set, it's a dominant Knights scrum. Olver kicks for touch and Knights now have the lineout just outside the Hartpury 22. Well taken by Thom Smith and the rolling maul begins to drive.

❤️ 12 - 5 ⚔️

1:59

62 l Pirates play their way out of danger again, but Bedford give away a soft penalty and we can kick into their half.

25-24 #COYP

60 l Bedford turn down a kickable penalty which would have given them the lead, but spill following a tap.

25-24 #COYP

1:57

26' | Fraser Strachan on ➡️ Joe Margetts off for HIA.

❤️ 12 - 5 ⚔️

59 l Blackmore soldiers on after treatment, having just come onto the field.

25-24 #COYP

1:55

25' | TRYYYY!! A beautifully collected chip kick from Spittle allows him to release Dolly. A last-minute over the head pass to Margetts seals the deal for our first score. Conversion bounces off the posts.

❤️ 12 - 5 ⚔️

1:52

22' | Absolutely dogged determination from George Roberts to turnover the ball secures us a penalty. An error at the lineout gives Hartpury the ball but they knock on soon after.

First scrum of the match will be our put in.

❤️ 12 - 0 ⚔️

1:51

57 l Pirates maul well to exit and then Kessell clears well upfield. Full front row change for the Pirates.

25-24 #COYP

1:50

20' | Hartpury take the penalty for Holden's mistimed tackle which took a player in the air. They have the lineout 10m into our half.

❤️ 12 - 0 ⚔️

1:48

19' | Penalty missed by Olver. Hartpury have possession once more.

❤️ 12 - 0 ⚔️

1:47

17' | A penalty to Knights at the breakdown as Sam Graham goes for the turnover. It's right in the centre of the field, 10m into the Hartpury half, so Olver points for the posts.

❤️ 12 - 0 ⚔️

15' | A Knights lineout on the halfway goes safely into the hands of Josh Peters and brings about a good attacking phase of play. However, the ref spots an infringement at the breakdown and it's a penalty to Hartpury.

❤️ 12 - 0 ⚔️

1:45

52 l Wow! Bedford are over, but stripped in the act of grounding. Pirates race away and kick up to the Blues 22. Breathless stuff.

25-24 #COYP

1:43

50 l Back come Bedford with a penalty that they drive into the 22.

Pirates Bedford games hey?!

25-24 #COYP

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