Longlevens 2nds hosted Brockworth RFC, and got revenge for defeat at the same stage of the competition as last year.
Brockworth started the strongest going through phases but good Longlevens defence kept the badgers out.
Longlevens eventually got some rhythm into thier game and 2 scores followed first after a powerful carry for Tom Carpenter the second soon followed for Harry Morris.
Longlevens got loose from the kick off and a wide pass to full back Finlay Garfield resulted in Brockworth picking off the pass and the softest of tries was conceded 10-5 at half time.

Longlevens started the second half well after a try out wide for veteran winger Mike Yorke soon followed by a well set up catch and drive for Matt Fatica to benefit 22-5 and Longlevens looked like pulling away.

Full credit to Brockworth there pick and go and one up runners was giving them reward and 2 scores followed to leave the score 22-15.

Longlevens never got fully going all game but come away with the win and there name in the hat for the next round, with the draw producing a bye leaving the Griffins 1 game away from Kingsholm

 

North Gloucestershire Combination Junior Cup

news articles

Facebook