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| Colerne - 17th April 2010 | Bath Saracens 38 Colerne 7 |
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Bath Saracens signed off their Dorset and Wilts Division 2 season in style with a 38-7 victory over Colerne.
A hot afternoon and a wide pitch saw the home side take every opportunity to unleash their pacy backs, and the result was an entertaining game of rugby. This was helped by an excellent referee, Roger Gilson. Sarries took time to get on the score sheet and it was half way through the first half before a penalty from winger Martin Fisher put them in front. Fisher then crossed the line and added the conversion before Colerne scored their only points of the game with a converted try from their scrum half. With the score at 10-7 at the break a closely fought second half looked on the cards, however Sarries scored 4 further tries without reply. Fisher added his second, followed by scores from centre and man of the match Robbie Mazzeo, centre Sam Egglestone, and captain Tony Milne. Fisher kicked his second conversion and fly half Jo Salmon added a further 3. | |
| Rob L. | |
| Cooper Avon 2nds - 20th March 2010 | Bath Saracens 15 Cooper Avon 2nds 12 |
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Bath Saracens took the points in this closely contested mid-table clash in Dorset and Wilts Division 2.
Sarries started strongly with their pack stealing a number of set plays against the head. This resulted in the first quarter being played almost entirely in the visitors' half. Melksham then took the lead with a try from their right wing. The conversion was added to give them a 7 - 0 lead. Sarries hit back stongly and left wing Ted Harding touched down in the corner. Full back Martin Fisher then popped over a penalty on half time to give the home side an 8 - 7 lead. Melksham then regained the advantage midway through the second half when they charged down a clearance kick and scored their second try. Sarries hit back shortly after with a try by centre Dan Nichols, Fisher adding the conversion. This set up an exciting finale as Melksham desperately tried to snatch a result. Sarries defence however has been solid in recent weeks and they kept the visitors at bay to secure another league win. | |
| Rob L. | |
| Bradford on Avon 2nds - 27th February 2010 | Bath Saracens 8 Bradford on Avon 2nds 0 |
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Bath Saracens made it 4 league wins out of 5 since the turn of the year, winning this closely contested fixture in Dorset & Wilts division 2.
Sarries scored the only points of the game midway through the first half. Centre Robbie Mazzeo's chip through was touched down by left winger Simon Porter, and this was followed by a penalty kick from right wing Martin Fisher. The second half failed to produce any further points but both sides played some good rugby in the sticky conditions. Bradford had a good spell of pressure early in the half but the home side's defence held firm. Sarries then finished the game strongly, coming close to increasing their lead on several occasions. Sarries now face a tough test at league leaders Pewsey Vale next week as they attempt to continue their recent good form. | |
| Rob L. | |
| Minety 2nds - 20th February 2010 | Bath Saracens 38 Minety 11 |
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Bath Saracens ran in six tries to pick up another two points in Dorset & Wilts Division 2.
Martin Fisher crossed the line twice, with Dan Nichols, Ollie Pocknell, Dougie Jenkins, and Ed Harding also getting on the score sheet. Fisher added 4 conversions. The Sarries forwards worked hard against a much heavier Minety pack to provide a good platform for the backs who always looked dangerous with the ball in hand. The Man of the match was Rich Evans who put in an excellent performance at number 8. | |
| Rob L. | |
| Swindon College Old Boys - 13th February 2010 | Swindon College Old Boys 29 Bath Saracens 41 |
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A first half hatrick from centre Chris Revell set up Bath Saracens third consecutive away win in Dorset & Wilts league 2.
A further try from winger Barney Newbury saw Sarries turn around at the interval with a 24 - 7 lead. The second half was a bad-tempered affair, with scuffles breaking out all over the pitch. The referee had his hands full and several acts of skull-duggery resulted in both sides playing parts of the half with 14 players. Sarries scored 3 further tries, Newbury scoring his second, with centre Matty Myers and fly half Dan McNally also touching down. McNally also added 3 conversions. | |
| Rob L. | |