Sat 14 Sep 2019
Gordon Grierson lead his men out for the first time as newly promoted Frome RFC II took on Calne RFC.
The first half started with Frome taking control and moving through the phases, with great carries by Grierson, Duppa-Miller, Bridle and Randall, ending with Winger Giles being on the end of a sweeping move to score in the corner. Giles adding the extras.
Calne hit back taking advantage of some poor tackling to score with a conversation. Frome managed to get their game back with nnew signing Duppa-Miller getting a much deserved tryFrome lost Centre Jones to the sin bin at the end of the half for going in on the wrong side.
The second half didnt start well for Frome conceding 3 points almost from the kick off. Frome immediately hit back with a great kick off which lead to a line out, Driving Calne back towards their line, allowing No. 8 Randall to crash over. Giles added the conversion.
Things started to unravel slightly for the visitors as homeside started to impose their game plan, allowing Calne to score again with a conversion.
Frome couldnt find their earlier form and Calne kept them camped in their own half forcing Frome to try and run their way out which lead to an intercept try with only ten minutes to go.
This seemed to wake the Frome players with Centre Jones quick thinking tapped a penalty and going over almost untouched. Then with only seconds remaining Frome had a penalty awarded and decided to turn down the kick to posts which would have made it a draw and went for the corner. With a great catch the drive was on, Calne defended desperately but couldnt stop the forwards as they crashed over with Randall dotting down with the all important try.
Final Score: Calne RFC 27 - 29 Frome RFC II
Man of the Match: Michael Duppa-Miller
Report by Andy Vince.
