National League 1 Round 3:
Rosslyn Park 26 – 40 Camborne
Camborne recorded another stunning comeback National One win on the road with a superb team performance in London at Rosslyn Park.
‘Town’ gave a debut to centre Ben Power who showed up well in attack and defence whilst upfront the whole forward pack took the game to the big home forwards throughout.
After a scoreless and scrappy opening quarter an interception try against the run of play sparked a quickfire Park try spree that saw the visitors fall 21-0 behind inside the half hour.
Responding with purpose Camborne opened their account on 33 minutes when the forwards drove from a close range lineout for Ben Priddey to dot down. Fit again Fraser Honey added the extras.
As the interval neared centre Josh Matavesi broke the cover before feeding on to flanker Jordan Nicholls who took play deep into Park territory. The ball was swiftly recycled to left wing Alex Ducker who raced over unopposed. Fly half Honey’s conversion made it 21-14 at the break.
With all to play for the 2nd period began with a lengthy injury stoppage for a home player. When the game resumed the Cherry & Whites promptly levelled matters with Herbie Stupple on for the injured Nicholls barging over from close range for Honey to convert.
In what was to be an isolated attack Rosslyn Park briefly restored their lead with an unconverted bonus point try on 55 minutes but from then on the visitors took charge.
Relentless forward pressure saw Priddey complete his brace improved by Honey for a 28-26 lead before a carbon copy catch and drive gave the prolific try scoring hooker his hat trick and his team a seven point advantage.
In the closing stages ‘Town’ managed the game well forcing the home side to try to attack from deep with relentless tackling and harrying.
Late on the visitors turned over ball and impressive full back Frankie Nowell streaked away down the left flank before sidestepping the last defender to touchdown. Again Honey landed the conversion to wrap up a memorable victory.
Camborne: F Nowell, H Larkins, B Power, Josh Matavesi, A Ducker, F Honey, CJ Boyce, T Southworth, B Priddey, J Drew, A Hughes, J Sheppard, B Elderkin, J Nicholls, S Matavesi (capt) (reps) B Woodmansey, S Rodman, H Stupple, J Toogood, M Shepherd
Camborne: tries; Priddey 3, Ducker, Stupple, Nowell cons; Honey 5
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