Narberth humbled as Quins cup run continues

CARMARTHEN Quins remain on course to go one better than last season’s runners up effort in the WRU National Cup.

The Quins came out on top against Championship side Narberth who faltered in the latter stages at the Lewis Lloyd ground.

But Richard Kelly’s team, who lost in last year’s final 25-18 to Llandovery, showed their Premiership Tier One class to run in eight tries to advance to the next round.

The Otters though, made the better start and went ahead through two, quick-fire Ianto Griffiths penalties.

But the lead did not last long as the Quins got on the board through Rhys Williams who touched down with masses of space ahead of him.

Griffiths edged the hosts back ahead with another three points before Carmarthen were awarded a first penalty try of the afternoon.

And it soon got better for the visitors as they added a third score through a brutal, catch and drive from a lineout 15 minutes out. Griffiths’ penalty closed the gap narrowly before the break for the hosts.

The Quins unleashed their charge after the break with another penalty try and minutes later made it five tries for the afternoon through Kieran Jones.

Morgan Griffiths brought up the sixth, before the Quins capped off a dominant second half with two late scores through Chris Banfield and Lawrence Reynolds. Callum Tree crossed for a late consolation try for the hosts.

The impressive Quins will be considered one of the teams to avoid for the next round. Star man Chris Banfield - Carmarthen Q