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After a week off Bracknell returned to league action with a journey to Devon to face Exmouth. During their week off they had dropped one league place as a result of Brixhams home with over Exmouth. It was therefore vital that Bracknell gained some points from this game to keep their head above the chasing relegation pack.

With twenty minutes on the clock the teams were neck and neck, at 10 all. Bracknell’s points coming from a converted Jiute Tipua try and a Chris Laidler penalty.

Just before the half time a break by Gabe Hills allowed Jiute Tipua to score his second try of the afternoon.

Half time: Exmouth 10 Bracknell 15

Into the second half a try by Ben Sanderson and conversion from Chris Laidler extended the Bracknell lead before Exmouth cut their lead with a further try of their own. 17-22.

In a topsy turvey game the sides exchanges further trys, Ian Burch the Bracknell scorer. 24-27

In a half in which Bracknell lead throughout, they could not get away from a determined Exmouth side. A Simon Bayliss try took the Bracknell lead to 12 points. 24-36.

If Bracknell thought this was game over then they needed to re-think as a resurgent Exmouth side scored two further trys to bring the scores level.

A late penalty from Bracknell was missed which would have given Bracknell the win.

Full time: Exmouth 36 Bracknell 36 (Points: Exmouth 3 Bracknell 3).

The result leaves Bracknell ninth in the league on 47 points eight points above Ivybridge, on 39 points, in the remaining relegation spot (although Ivybridge do have a game in hand). With the relegation spots still very much to be decided Bracknell will be looking nervously over their shoulder at the chasing pack.

Bracknell are next in action on 3rd March when they host Lydney (KO 2.15pm), plus there is a Former Players Dinner before kick off so make sure you book your place.

Next Saturday you can watch the all the days Six Nations games in the clubhouse live on our screens. Also don’t forget to get your Sportsman Dinner tickets booked CLICK HERE for all the details and info.

Bracknell: 1. Harry Chalenor 2. Michael Clarke 3. Jonny Mirza 4. Leo Bailey 5. Kim Plant 6. Liam Goodison7. Ben Sanderson 8. Guiseppe Salustri 9. Ross Mcdougal 10. Chris Laidler 11. Simon Bayliss 12. Peceli Nacamavutu 13. Ian Burch 14. Jiute Tipua 15. Gabe Hills Replacments: 16. Ken Dowding 17. Tom Scott 18. Vic Hardwicke

Photo courtesy of Lis Casey.