Brecon Youth 36 Penygraig Youth 19
A GAME played in ideal conditions in front of a large expectant crowd between two well matched sides proved to be an excellent encounter.
Brecon got off to a perfect start with a well worked Wil Prosser try within the first few minutes but Penygraig replied with a try of their own, which created the pattern for the rest of the first half.
Wil Prosser finished off a move from a quick line out to put Brecon back in front and Daf Edwards increased the lead with a penalty before Penygraig responded with two tries and a conversion just before the break. Both sides worked hard to gain the upper hand but it was Penygraig who deservedly lead at the break 19 points to 13.
Penygraig were obviously gaining in confidence and asking questions of Brecon’s defence every time they ventured into their half, with their half backs combining well the hosts knew they had to improve to record a win.
A few changes were made at the break and Brecon started to take control with the back row of Wil Prosser, Sam Maggs and Jonathon Davies making line breaks and exposing the Penygraig defence.
All three had excellent games and gave the Brecon backs the go forward ball they had craved in the first half enabling them to start playing eye catching flowing rugby.
Brecon dominated the line out with Rowan Starkey ensuring clean ball, allowing scrum half Sam Hellard to make some darting runs and add more pressure to the visitors back row and creating space out wide.
When Penygraig started to tire, Brecon took their opportunity and scored three excellent worked tries through Nick Hughes, Ryan Price and Gareth Price with Daf Edwards adding a penalty and a conversion.
The Brecon outside half Gareth Price started to control proceedings clearing lines with his boot in defence and gliding through the opposition defence with his blistering pace creating scoring opportunities at will in attack.
Other notable performances came from Dafydd Edwards at full back who made numerous runs from his own half and always looked a threat with ball in hand. Yet again the centre partnership of Ben Kenchington and Tudor Roderick where impressive and gave their opposite numbers a torrid time throughout the game.
The sponsors, Seer construction were responsible for picking the man of the match which they gave to Brecon prop Nick Hughes, a very popular choice. He scored a try and was formidable with ball in hand and did not shirk his responsibilities in defence with some earth shuddering tackles.
Brecon deservedly won, consequently went to the top of their league and sent the home crowd home very happy with what they had witnessed.