Last updated at 21:28, Friday, 05 March 2010

Tynedale Colts kept their East of Scotland Cup hopes alive with a good win at Preston Lodge.

Preston Lodge 0, Tynedale Colts 34.

Following defeat at the hands of Hawick psa two weeks previously, and the cancellation of the other group against Dunfermline, a win was vital.

With a complete squad of 22 travelling away for the first time in many away weeks Tynedale had great strength and depth.

In the early stages of the game Preston Lodge looked a threat with a series of strong driving mauls.

But wherever Tynedale got the ball on the pitch they looked as though they could score.

Tynedale opened the scoring, with quick hands along the line that found the terrier like prop forward Angus White lurking on the wing to race over the line.

The other prop Adam Telfer scored the second try, barging over from a quick penalty.

This was converted with ease by Ryan Potts.

Ben Archer scored the final try of the half, finding a gap and reaching for the line with his lanky arms.

Unfortunately, he dislocated his shoulder in the process of scoring. Potts added the extras.

In the second half White, who was on a high from his try earlier, broke through the Preston Lodge defence. He was on course for his second try before unselfishly offloading to captain Rich Ridley.

Another try was scored by the completely dedicated winger Doug Harding who thoroughly deserved crossing the whitewash for his first try this season. Shortly afterwards Tynedale scored again with the ball finding its way the James 'Grudge' Davidson who scored in the corner.

The game finished 34-0, with every player performing well and getting a run out.

Dave Watchorn performed well winning valuable ball, but man of the match was Angus White.

First published at 09:44, Friday, 05 March 2010
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