Neath 27 Bourgoin 20
27th October 2001 - 2.30pm Kick-Off

MATCH REPORT
© Alan Williams, Neath RFC

The first half was a hard fought affair, with no quarter asked or given. The French side lacked discipline, which allowed outside half Lee Jarvis to stack up three penalties before the break, whilst the visitors managed a penalty by outside half Benjamin Boyet.

The second half started with another Penalty by Boyet to reduce the arrears, centre Allan Bateman set wing Kevin James free for the games first try. If discipline was a problem for the French in the first half, it became a major headache in the second half with four players receiving yellow cards for various offences.

Jarvis was on target with two penalty attempts before recalled Wales flanker Brett Sinkinson scored his first try of the season, which was converted by Lee Jarvis. Jarvis passed the 150 points for the season landmark with this kick.

In the last five minutes the Frenchmen scored twice, the first try came from a lineout and rolling maul and was scored by number eight Laurent. Mr Ramage awarded the second despite a huge knock on by Russian centre Chaliouta, Benjamin Boyet converted both tries.

Patron’s Association Man of the Match: James Storey.