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Burnham 2nd XV 15, Morganians 29

THE Burnham 2s hosted a much improved Morganians side on Saturday and couldn't deal with their opponent's strength.

A good squad had been assembled to face the visitors with the pressure firmly on the shoulders of Burnham to break out of the run of bad results in past weeks.

Solid resistance in the form of mobility-terminating hits were delivered by the Burnham pack of Matt Slater, Glen Cutter, Jake Evett, Joe Osgood, John Edwards and Sam Wells, getting the hosts off to a sturdy start.

The weight advantage that the Morgs pack had eventually began to tell and managed to secure a penalty, which was duly put between the posts.

This lifted the visitors who mounted a sustained attack on the Burnham line; this was defended with the same level of ferociousness as demonstrated in the preceding stages of the half.

Eventually Morgs broke in and crossed the line try unconverted.

It was a disappointed Burnham that went into the huddle to discuss the past and the future of the next phase - the home side had played well.

After the break, Wells crossed the line to score an unconverted try and give Burnham belief.

Substitutions were made in the form of Ed Lewis and Will Grant; the game continued at pace and Burnham were in the driving seat, putting the visitors under increasing pressure.

It was during a committed attack that a loose ball fell to Morgs who snapped up the opportunity scoring between the posts try and conversion.

The home side rose again and John Edwards crossed the line, converted by Alex Watkins.

In a game which ebbed and flowed, Morgs scored again and Watkins pulled back three more points with a penalty.

However, Morgs' strength showed and they scored a final try late on to round off a good display.

The 2nd XV have no game this weekend.

Burnham: Matt Slater; Matt Glanville; Ed Lewis; Glen Cutter; Mike Smith; Jake Evett; Jo Osgood; Sam Weekes; John Edwards; Ryan Reynolds: Alex Watkins; Henry Bigwood: Graeme Summerhayes; Nathan Smith; Will Grant; Ash Morris; Barney; Tim; Matt Mitchell; Sam Wall.