Battling Telford Hornets go down at home
Selection issues undermined Telford Hornets’ hopes of a positive result against Counties One Midlands West (North) high-flyers Tamworth.
Injuries and unavailability forced Hornets to field a much-changed side and although they put up a valiant battle, they were beaten 33-17 by their visitors.
Tamworth scored a converted try after two minutes but Hornets hit back to level when captain Steve Monk drove over following a five-metre lineout. Ben Lewis added the conversion.
The visitors struck again to lead 14-7 at half-time with Lewis landing a penalty early in the second half to make it 14-10.
The teams then exchanged converted tries – Reece McCallister touching down for the hosts – before Tamworth added an unconverted try to lead 26-17.
Hornets applied some late pressure but saw their hopes dashed when Tamworth broke away for a converted score to wrap up the win.
Hornets are at home to Uttoxeter on Saturday.
