Sat 14 Sep 2024
Frome RFC welcomed old rivals Sherborne RFC to The Lane on Saturday, and after
The visitors took the lead with a penalty early on before Frome were able to get themselves onto the scoreboard with a well worked try which was finished by Centre Ethan White, Which was converted by Fly Half Henry Bull.
With Frome in control of the game, and it wasn't long until they were on the scoreboard again with No.8, and Player of the Match, Alex Mallon crossing over for a try, the extras again being added by Bull.
Sherborne continued to threaten in attack and after some well worked moves found themselves with good field position, and find the space were able to find the tryline for a converted try.
Frome replied brilliantly and Bull was on fine form with another darting run from Fly Half saw him sprint through to cross over for a converted try.
The visitors notched another penalty kick just before the half time whistle to see out the half 28-13.
HT: Frome RFC 28 - 13 Sherborne RFC
The restart saw a swing in momentum as Sherborne were awarded a penalty early into the second half, but Flanker Matt Smith was on hand with a strong carry before being halted just before the line before a long reach dotted the ball down to score, Bull adding the extras. Sherborne fought back and with good field position were over the white wash shortly after for a converted try of there own.
The visitors were then awarded a penalty within kicking distance which the duly slotted, narrowing Frome's lead to just 2 points.
An agonising final few minutes saw Sherborne awarded a penalty close enough to the post for the kicker to convert and see the visitors take the 1 points lead before the full time whistle went.
FT: Frome RFC 28 - 29 Sherborne RFC
Player of the Match was awarded to No.8 Alex Mallon, who is sponsored by K. Gregory Construction Ltd
This Saturday sees the Frome RFC 1st XV travel to Salisbury RFC, a side they haven't faced in a few years. Another tough test in store, but one the side will certainly be up for.
Yeovil RFC 1st XV were the opponents for the 2nd XV, and again were pipped by the smallest of margins, again in the last minute of the game. Yeovil have just been relegated from the league above so to push them so close is credit to the hard work of the playing group.
Last and by no means least, we have the 3rd XV team, managed by ex player Simon ‘Shadow’ Bates, took on St Bernadette’s OB’s RFC 2nd XV, who are a capable side and travelled with huge numbers, a credit to Frome who kept in the game throughout despite being low on numbers.
I am extremely proud of the growth in this group over the pre season and opening rounds. We look ahead to next weekend with big games!”
