Wanderers 2nd XV travelled to Dalziel for a League match under their floodlights , in the earlier fixture at Fort Matilda Wanderers had a victory ,so they were hopeful of a similar result as they had a strong side with a number having 1st XV experience this season and a couple returning from injury.
Wanderers had the best of the early action with a missed penalty attempt by McDaid and a mazy run by Arnott being stopped just short of the line in the first 5 minutes. The home side came more into the match and were first on the scoreboard having won ruck ball they passed through their backs to score in the corner. 5 – 0.
Play then ebbed from end to end with neither side able to capitalise on scoring opportunities, it was Wanderers who scored through the forwards a try by McDaid. 5 – 5. A penalty by Adams put Wanderers in front 5 – 8 after 28 minutes. The visitors were on the ascendancy and launching attacks through their forwards and backs and were rewarded with a further try through prop Robbinson 5 – 15 at half – time.
The visitors started the second half with intensity but could not register a try just a further penalty by Adams. 5 – 18. Dalziel had a rare attack into Wanderers half where their winger unleashed a rare burst of pace to score under the posts after 20 minutes of the half. 12 – 18. Wanderers replied immediately playing their way up the pitch finished with a fine run in by winger Galbraith 12 – 23. Dalziel were not finished and their winger poached the ball from the visitors and unleashed a decent burst of pace with Wanderers defence out of position to score a try. 17 – 23.
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