5th Team/Vets

Sandbach 32 - Newcastle-under-Lyme 5 Sat 11 March 2000 Sandbach knew they had to dominate this game from the whistle and not give their much younger opposition room in which to run. Early pressure brought only a penalty goal as reward. As the first half wore on however, further pressure and the advantage of the elements saw Sandbach powering over for four tries. Newcastle came back strongly and scored on the final whistle. Sandbach started the second half much the stronger. Their forwards dominated. They were now playing against the elements, which Newcastle used well; and just one try accrued. Man-of-the-Match: Chris Hughes Scorers: Ade Bishop (1T) Chris Hughes (2C) Peter Reed (1T,1P) Steve Reeves (2T) Colin Stent (1T) Selection: 1. Steve Roe 9. Colin Stent 2. Ade Bishop 10. Chris Hughes 3. Roger Bradley 11. Steve Nash 4. Robin Pipe 12. Peter Reed 5. Keith Jones 13. Robert Mayor 6. Steve Jones 14. Brett Reeves 7. Chris Butler 15. Ralph Davies 8. Steve Reeves 16. Tony Walmesly 17. Tim Birtles 18. Robin Astles 19. Tom Astles