5th Team/Vets

Sandbach 26 - Macclesfield 8 Sat 4 September 99 This was a sunshine rugby at its best, with both sides and the referee contributing to a match graced with skills and experience. The Sandbach forwards had the edge in the set-piece play and this probably made the difference in the end; although the defensive contribution of the backs was notable. Macclesfield scored a penalty shortly after the kick-off and added to it with a try in the dying minutes of the first half. However, Sandbach scored two tries and had much of the possession. The second half saw Sandbach dominate territorially and score two more tries to seal a fine victory. Man-of-the-Match: Mark Hale Scorers: Mark Hale (2T) Steve Jones (2T) Peter Reed (3C) Selection: 1. Steve Roe 9. Colin Stent 2. Ade Bishop 10. Steve Nash 3. Roger Bradley 11. Brett Reeves 4. Keith Jones 12. Peter Reed 5. Mark Hale 13. Trevor White 6. Andy Ennis 14. Robert Mayor 7. Steve Jones 15. Simon Battersby 8. Steve Reeves 16. Chris Butler 17. Robin Astles 18. Tom Astles 19. Tim Birtles