Western Counties West
Crediton 16, Burnham-on-Sea 0

SATURDAY brought another disappointing result for Burnham-on-Sea 1st XV, who were the better side in the first half but ultimately went down to their third straight defeat, away to Crediton.

Clearing and positional kicks were effective and, for the last 15 minutes of the first period, Burnham spent the majority of the time in their opponent’s half despite the fact they were playing against the slope.

However, in the second half Burnham reverted to their old problems of lack of discipline, poor communication and, seemingly, indifference, conceding two penalty goals and two unconverted tries as they slipped to a 16-0 reverse.

At this moment in time Burnham appear to be having trouble in keeping their concentration and as yet have been unable to field their strongest team.

They have showed in all three games that, for a good length of time, they can more than match their opponents and will hope to solve their problems before too long.

THIS Saturday they host fourth-placed Devonport Services, while Burnham 2nds – who won 82-5 last weekend (see page 46 for report) – go to Winscombe 2nds.