Saturday, September 1

Friendly

Crediton seconds 8

Launceston seconds 19

LAUNCESTON’s first game of the season ended in victory at Crediton.

The Cornishmen led 11-8 at the break thanks to two penalties from full-back Tom Sandercock and a try from new signing Will Morton, who was getting some game time in the seconds after getting married the week before.

In the second-half, Sandercock added a penalty while replacement Dan Statton also crossed.

Coach,?Mike Haines, said: “It was a typical first game really. There were a few mistakes but it was a really tough game and we were glad to win.”

Launceston are scheduled to face Bude seconds in the CRFU?Duchy Knockout Cup on Saturday.

Launceston —

Sandercock, Morton, Vanstone, B Tharme, Knight, H Dawe, Mulberry; Hocking, J Duke, A Tharme, Tummon, Parish, Jacob, Lightfoot, Bartlett

Replacements:?Statton, Jasper, Craddock, O Bebbington, Armstrong, Baker

Tries: Morton, Statton

Convs:?N/A

Pens:?Sandercock (3)