Colts vs. Exmouth

Exmouth away is, and remains, one of the toughest fixtures in any season. Due to work commitments etc. Topsham arrived with only 15 players and some interesting choices had to be made before kick off – Greg Wilmington being the most notable as he struggled into the No. 9 shirt.

As expected a hugely competitive game unfolded with Topsham perhaps having the better of territory and possession but Exmouth equal to everything Topsham could muster. And indeed it was Exmouth who scored first with a penalty. Towards the end of the first half things got over competitive with the referee inviting two Topsham players to take a10 minute breather. Ironically, it was with 13 men that Topsham then finally managed to break down Exmouth’s defence and go into half time with a 5 – 3 lead.

The second half was a similar game with Exmouth rock solid in defence and looking dangerous on the counter. Topsham however broke through to score and go 10 – 3 up but Exmouth countered with a try of their own making it 10 – 8. The last 5 minutes could have gone either way but fortune was with Topsham and so the score remained 10 – 8.