Bagshaw’s last-gasp try makes it home sweet home

FORMER Wales Under-20 full-back Afon Bagshaw was a last-gasp hero for RGC1404 as he crossed for the try that enabled the north Walian newcomers to notch an historic victory in their first home game in the Principality Premiership.

Bagshaw was involved in the first score of the game from the kick-off, when he was taken out in the air and earned a penalty for Jacob Botica, but it was his last involvement that turned the game on its head at the death after the boot of Jack Maynard had seemingly earned Llandovery the points.

It was nip and tuck from the off and the lead changed hands four times alone in a first half that ended all-square at 16-16. Botica kicked two penalties to overtake Craig Woodall’s second-minute try and then converted a try by centre Tom Hughes to make it 13-13 after a second corner try from Mike Evans for the Drovers.

Botica and Maynard swapped penalties before the break, although the home side’s Kiwi stand-off was also wide with two other attempts either side of the break. Prop Ross Davies then rumbled over for a try that gave RGC a five-point cushion.

Maynard kept chipping away at the lead and three successive penalties from the Llandovery No.10 edged his side back in front 25-21 with 10 minutes to go. Then game Bagshaw’s late heroics with Botica adding the extras to maintain his side’s 100 per cent record. Star man Afon Bagshaw - RGC 1404