IN atrocious conditions brought on by Storm Brian, Crickhowell played Trefil at the weekend.
Despite the conditions, a large number of both home and away supporters gathered at the ground.
Prior to the kick-off, a minutes’ silence was held for Crickhowell resident Clive Summers, who would have been proud of the performance of his grandson, full back Harry Summers.
Trefil had the opportunity to take the lead early on having been awarded a penalty but the high winds and rain meant their effort missed the mark.
With a very slippery ball, knock-ons and dropped catches from both sides seemed the main reason for the referee’s whistle.
Crickhowell were often denied ball due to the efforts of the powerful Trefil forwards, but determined defence from both forwards and backs denied the visitors a chance of carrying the ball over the try line.
It was Crickhowell’s winger, Rhodri Boggust, who opened the scoring after a receiving a long pass out.
He skirted past his opponents to touch down, with his efforts rewarded with a conversion by outside-half Tom Keane.
Trefil gained another penalty just before the half-time whistle and this time were successful, leaving the score at the break 7-3.
The second half continued in much the same vein with the Crick forwards’ strong tackling halting Trefil’s efforts, often despite sustained pressure near their line.
Following a quick break, full-back Harry Summers sealed Crickhowell’s win with his elusiveness and speed to cross under the posts, Keane again converting.
Coach Gareth Bowen was full of praise for his team’s efforts saying: “We fought hard in the right areas and ran the ball at the right times, well done to everyone involved and to the Crickhowell faithful for your continuous support.”
The appalling weather meant that only two games were played in Crick’s league on Saturday, but their win saw them reach a much healthier third place.
Next Saturday, Crickhowell are away to Trinant.