Fixture

A game played in ideal conditions in front of a large expectant crowd between two well matched sides proved to be an excellent encounter

Brecon got off to a perfect start with a well worked Wil Prosser try within the first few minutes. Penygraig replied with a try of their own, which created the pattern for the rest of the first half.

Wil Prosser finished off a move from a quick line out to put Brecon back in front. Daf Edwards increased the lead with a penalty before Penygraig responded with two tries and a conversion just before the break.  Both sides had worked hard to gain the upper hand in the first half but it was Penygraig who deservedly lead at the break 19 pts  - 13pts

Penygraig were obviously gaining in confidence and asking questions of Brecon’s defence every time they ventured into Brecon’s half. With their half backs combining well the hosts knew they had to improve to record a win

A few changes were made at the break and Brecon started to take control with the back row of Wil Prosser, Sam Maggs and Jonathon Davies making line breaks and exposing the Penygraig defence. All three had excellent games and gave the Brecon backs the go forward ball they had craved in the first half enabling them to start playing eye catching, flowing rugby

Brecon dominated the line out. Rowan Starkey provided clean ball which allowed scrum half, Sam Hellard, to make some darting runs thus adding more pressure to the visitors back row and creating space out wide

Penygraig started to tire and Brecon took their opportunity. Three excellent tries were scored through Nick Hughes, Ryan Price and Gareth Price. Daf Edwards added a penalty and a conversion.

Much of Brecon’s good work stemmed from outside half Gareth Price who took control of proceedings, clearing his lines with boot in defence or gliding through the opposition with his blistering pace to create scoring opportunities.

Other noteable performances where from Dafydd Edwards at full back who made numerous runs from his own half and always looked a threat with ball in hand. Yet again the centre partnership of Ben Kenchington and Tudor Roderick was impressive and gave their opposite numbers a torrid time throughout the game

Brecon sponsors, Seers Construction, were responsible for picking our man of the match which they gave to Brecons prop Nick Hughes, a very popular choice. He scored a try, was formidable with ball in hand and did not shirk his responsibilities in defence with some earth shuddering tackles

Brecon deservedly won and consequently went to the top of their league sending the home crowd home very happy with what they had witnessed.