5th Team/Vets

Prenton 11 - Sandbach 33 Sat 11 December 99 This was a fairly-contested but bruising match. For twenty-five minutes honors were even, with each side giving as good as it got. With the score at two penalties apiece, the Sandbach forwards started to obtain more and cleaner possession, giving the backs more opportunities to attack. The attacks proved fruitful, resulting in two tries - one on the half-time whistle. The second half continued in the same vein, with Sandbach adding two further tries. Once again, the Sandbach defence was outstanding, smothering all chances Prenton had to attack. Prenton were not to be denied, however. They emulated Sandbach's earlier feat by scoring a try on the final whistle. Man-of-the-Match: Mark Hale Scorers: Roger Bradley (1T) Chris Butler (1T) Mark Hale (1T) Peter Reed (3P,2C) John Richardson (1T) Selection: 1. Steve Roe 9. Colin Stent 2. Robert Mayor 10. Peter Reed 3. Roger Bradley 11. Brett Reeves 4. Robin Pipe 12. Steve Reeves 5. Keith Jones 13. Chris Butler 6. John Richardson 14. Naill McCracken 7. Andy Howells 15. Mark Townsend 8. Mark Hale 16. Robin Astles 17. Tom Astles