Congleton RUFC second XV travelled to Northwich on Saturday in a return fixture, captained by Andy Simms the team ran out onto the pitch and began their battle.

Congleton came unstuck early in the first quarter of the game dropping points thanks to ill-discipline, yellow cards followed one after another during the next 20 minutes.

Heads were down going into half-time but after some words of wisdom in the half-time huddle the lads knew they needed to pull themselves together and attacked the second half with gusto.

After some superb teamwork Ant Burkard delivered the pearl of all flat balls for Simms to catch mere metres out from the home teams try line, a quick bit of footwork and Simms placed the ball over the line to the applause of the traveling supporters.

Following the conversion, the guys were now running on a high and there was now no holding the Congleton lads back and off went a rejuvenated team in search of more points.

Ball in hand they ripped through the Northwich defence. Shattering defenders left and right Tom Schule and Matt Holbrook took turns at exposing the now open and welcoming defence.

Tries from Tom Schule, Kallan Keenan, Elliot Hartles and conversions from Mr Simms took the score to Northwich 27 Congleton 34.

Man of the match was Matt Holbrook who was provided some outstanding support work from Anthony Burkard.