FT: Tamworth RUFC 10 - 20 Crewe & Nantwich RUFC.

On Saturday 18th, Crewe made the short trip down the M6 to take on Tamworth RUFC. Prior to kicking off, Tamworth we’re only a point behind Crewe in the league table, so a victory for either side would see daylight between the two sides.

Crewe started the brighter of the sides with some good line breaks from centre Fynn Meredith and winger Josh McShane. Unfortunately, flanker Eddie Cooper was lost to injury in the early stages of the match, which resulted in James Litchfield coming on from the bench. 10 minutes in and the Crewe pack won clean line out ball, allowing the Crewe backs to combine and put winger Marcus Dockery in to the corner with some fine handling, 0-5.

Crewe began to dominate the set piece allowing the half backs Creighton and Caldwell to play the game in the right areas of the park. Some solid tackling from the Crewe pack, led by skipper Eli Woodward, forced a turnover and again the ball was moved to Marcus who raced 50m to get his second of the game. Creighton converted, 0-12.

Some poor discipline at the breakdown and a yellow card for Fynn Meredith for a tip tackle led to Tamworth gaining field position, and they eventually got themselves over the line to the left of the uprights, 7-12.

The second half started poorly for Crewe, with again poor discipline allowing Tamworth to attack Crewe’s line. A big defensive effort led by Mike Clarke and Matty Wright however, kept Tamworth at bay. Crewe's defence was solid throughout the game, with all players matching Tamworth’s physicality.

With a bit of territory and possession, Crewe slotted back into their structure and Ben Stelmaszek crossed the line out wide, 7-17.

Tamworth replied with a penalty of there own before Creighton cancelled it out to make the score 10-20 to Crewe.

A well deserved victory for the boys making it from 5 from 5. Despite no bonus point, Crewe go into Christmas having won 6 games and lost 4 sitting 6th in the table, with a game in hand on those above them. Considering after their first 5 games they had one win, it has been a good second quarter for the lads.

Merry Christmas all and a Happy New Year ?⚫️⚪️

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC

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