Prosser’s late show sees Black & Ambers snatch the win

A LAST-DITCH Matt Prosser try saw Newport dramatically book their place in the Premiership Tier Two final with a hardfought victory over Llanelli.

The Black & Ambers were trailing Llanelli 17-12 with only four minutes left on the clock at Rodney Parade, before Geraint O’Driscoll’s penalty saw them move within two points.

And in the dying moments Prosser stole the show to put Newport in the final where they will meet the winner of Neath and Cross Keys, who square off later today.

Dion Jones opened the scoring for Llanelli on ten minutes, as it was they who made the brighter start to proceedings.

But James Little crossed for Newport 14 minutes later, with Matt O’Brien kicking the extras to give his side the lead.

But Llanelli restored their advantage on the cusp of half-time when full-back Jones dotted down and converted his own score.

And after the break, the advantage grew healthier for the West Walians with Ryan Davies crashing over for a try, Jones again spot on with the two points.

But the hosts – who topped Tier Two after a sublime run of five straight wins – soon mounted their comeback.

Firstly, Dan Partridge crossed with 16 minutes left, although the conversion was missed.

That left them five points adrift and O’Driscoll’s penalty on 76 minutes put them within two.

And Prosser had the last laugh as he got Newport over the line in dramatic fashion to seal their place in the final. Star man Matt Prosser - Newport