QUINS HAVE TO DISCOVER LOST FORM
RGC made it six wins in a row as they comfortably dealt with Carmarthen Quins at Parc Eirias to cut the gap to the top four in the Indigo Premiership to three points.
For the Quins, it was another defeat in what is becoming a thoroughly miserable season. It was their fifth loss in a row to stay just one point off the bottom of the table.
It was the third time in nine games they have been beaten by 30 points or more and the fourth time they have scored seven points or less.
“We showed respect to Quins early on but took the points when we had the chance,” said delighted RGC head coach Ceri Jones.
“The try at the start of the second half changed the game for us, and we took control. Defensively the effort was there, and we didn’t want to concede and then we were clinical in attack to get the bonus point.
“I might be overly picky as a coach after a 40-3 win, but our discipline could have been better, and we can be even more clinical when we create opportunities.
“We have some good momentum, and the squad is in a good place heading into two tough games against Pontypridd and Merthyr.”
To make matters even worse for the visitors, they had Sion Jones sent off late in the game.
RGC’S Cam Davies went with him, but his offence only merited a yellow card.
The victory moved Afon Bagshaw’s men into contention for a play-off place and given their next two games are at home over the festive period, they could move even higher.
No team is going to enjoy travelling to Parc Eirias as it is becoming one of the toughest places to get a result.
“We’re on a good run now,” said Bagshaw. “But it’s only good if we keep on winning.
“Having back-to-back home games in December is a huge bonus and we want to make sure we take full advantage.” Sam Rogers and Jac Wilson swapped penalties in the opening 15 minutes before things started to warm-up. Rogers kicked one of his next two shots at goal for the home side to make it 6-3 before Delwyn Jones ran on to a neat kick-ahead to claim the first try of the game.
And it was 21-3 at the break after Efan Jones had sniped his way over from a line-out and Rogers had kicked five more points.
The second half started with a Dan Owen try for the home side, Rogers converting, and Harri Evans profited from a crossfield kick to bag the bonus-point try.
There was a final flourish by the hosts with hooker Rhodri king crashing over to complete the rout. Rogers converted.
RGC Tries: D Jones, E Jones, D Owen, H Evans, R King. Cons: S Rogers (3). Pens: S Rogers (3).
CARMARTHEN QUINS Pen: J