NPRFC - 3rd XV vs Ivel Barbarians IV

With Petherton first team's Somerset Vase tie at Wells postponed by the weather, their third string was strengthened slightly for this fixture at Beggars Brook on Saturday.

Winger Luke Williams rounds the Ivel full-back to score his first try

First-team centre Rob Havill and lock Mike Coles both turned out, while senior-side skipper Lloyd Williams had ten minutes at the end of the match. Mobile forward Ben Harvey returned after having not played for two months.

Bill Frost takes up some crash ball

The second-team pitch at Beggars Brook was in excellent condition and a young Ivel side played their part in an excellent, open game.

Sam Williams was a menace to the opposition throughout

They made the better start, taking the game to Petherton, and went ahead with a penalty goal after ten minutes.

Powerhouse Mike Coles smashes through a couple of tackles

Bridgwater & Albion Colts' fly-half Sam Williams, playing for his home club because the colts' game was off, had an outstanding match at No 10 for Pethy and he and Havill began to cause Ivel all sorts of problems.

Nick Pocock bursts through this ruck

A Sam Williams pass enabled Havill to make a break, which ended with teenage wing Luke Williams scoring in the corner. Then great handling by the home backs, including full-back Carl, only an occasional player, enabled Luke Williams to score again, making the half-time score 10-3.

Full-back Carl on the ball

The home side made a lot of changes in the second half, including bringing on Harvey, whose powerful ball-carrying left tacklers scattered in his wake. He scored two tries in this manner, one of them from halfway.

Lloyd Steward sprints down the wing

Havill and Sam Williams were also punching holes and they crossed for a try apiece, with Lloyd Williams scoring near the end. Centre Lloyd Steward landed four conversions.

Ben Harvey (4) runs in his first try

Some of the Pethy veterans did well. Bill Frost had a fine game at prop, as did Clarence Clatworthy, who started at No 8 and played on the wing in the second half. His 20-yard drop-goal attempt will be talked about for years.

Steve Doyle takes the ball on here

H/T: 10-3

Tries: Luke Williams (2), Harvey (2), Havill, S.Williams, Lloyd Williams

Cons: Lloyd Steward (4)

Pens:

Drop Goals:

Team: 15. Carl, 14. Luke Williams, 13. Lloyd Steward, 12. Havill, 11. Upfield, 10. S.Williams, 9. Kirk, 1.Frost, 2. Pocock, 3. G.Coles, 4. M.Coles, 5. Andy, 6. Stevens, 7. Pike, 8. Clatworthy. Reps (all used): Harvey, Paisey, Harris, Lloyd Williams, Kearle, Doyle

Cameron Kirk fires out a pass from the base of this ruck

Clarence Clatworthy attempts his now infamous drop-goal

Ade Harris tries to keep himself inside the touchline

		Second Half Scoring Spree by the Thirds 12/01/08 - Friendly: North Petherton III 43 v 3 Ivel Barbarians IV Rich Upfield tries to cut through a hole in the Ivel defence Report from the Bridgwater Mercury Photos By Chris Hancock Tim Pike on a typically surging run With Petherton first team's Somerset Vase tie at Wells postponed by the weather, their third string was strengthened slightly for this fixture at Beggars Brook on Saturday. Winger Luke Williams rounds the Ivel full-back to score his first try First-team centre Rob Havill and lock Mike Coles both turned out, while senior-side skipper Lloyd Williams had ten minutes at the end of the match. Mobile forward Ben Harvey returned after having not played for two months. Bill Frost takes up some crash ball The second-team pitch at Beggars Brook was in excellent condition and a young Ivel side played their part in an excellent, open game. Sam Williams was a menace to the opposition throughout They made the better start, taking the game to Petherton, and went ahead with a penalty goal after ten minutes. Powerhouse Mike Coles smashes through a couple of tackles Bridgwater & Albion Colts' fly-half Sam Williams, playing for his home club because the colts' game was off, had an outstanding match at No 10 for Pethy and he and Havill began to cause Ivel all sorts of problems. Nick Pocock bursts through this ruck A Sam Williams pass enabled Havill to make a break, which ended with teenage wing Luke Williams scoring in the corner. Then great handling by the home backs, including full-back Carl, only an occasional player, enabled Luke Williams to score again, making the half-time score 10-3. Full-back Carl on the ball The home side made a lot of changes in the second half, including bringing on Harvey, whose powerful ball-carrying left tacklers scattered in his wake. He scored two tries in this manner, one of them from halfway. Lloyd Steward sprints down the wing Havill and Sam Williams were also punching holes and they crossed for a try apiece, with Lloyd Williams scoring near the end. Centre Lloyd Steward landed four conversions. Ben Harvey (4) runs in his first try Some of the Pethy veterans did well. Bill Frost had a fine game at prop, as did Clarence Clatworthy, who started at No 8 and played on the wing in the second half. His 20-yard drop-goal attempt will be talked about for years. Steve Doyle takes the ball on here H/T: 10-3 Tries: Luke Williams (2), Harvey (2), Havill, S.Williams, Lloyd Williams Cons: Lloyd Steward (4) Pens: Drop Goals: Team: 15. Carl, 14. Luke Williams, 13. Lloyd Steward, 12. Havill, 11. Upfield, 10. S.Williams, 9. Kirk, 1.Frost, 2. Pocock, 3. G.Coles, 4. M.Coles, 5. Andy, 6. Stevens, 7. Pike, 8. Clatworthy. Reps (all used): Harvey, Paisey, Harris, Lloyd Williams, Kearle, Doyle Cameron Kirk fires out a pass from the base of this ruck Clarence Clatworthy attempts his now infamous drop-goal Ade Harris tries to keep himself inside the touchline

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