Heathfield teams overcome Cranbrook and Beccehemians

Heathfield 29 Cranbrook 14

The men secured a four-try bonus point in the first half with the benefit of the slope and managed to contain the Cranbrook response in the second half thanks to solid team defensive work.

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Fraser Goatcher collected the first two tries from short range and then one of the best pieces of rugby of the day gave Liam Dunkley an easy finish.

The fourth try was an interception by Toby Simpson just when Cranbrook looked to be counter-attacking.

Cranbrook were handicapped by a severely misfiring lineout and their scrum also creaked.

In the second half Cranbrook scored with a try from short range by their tight head prop but the home defence contained them.

Heathfield conceded far too many penalties but did stretch their lead with a penalty.

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