Williams holds his nerve to send Ammanford through

WING Elis Lewis and full-back Ryan Williams were the toast of Ammanford after they steered their side to an epic WRU Division 1 Cup win over Brecon.

Lewis’ two first-half tries laid the groundwork and then Williams’ ever-reliable boot landed the match-winning penalty after the visitors had fought their way into the lead.

It was two tries apiece and

12-12 at the break in one of the matches of the season at The Rec. Williams kicked a penalty before Brecon hit back with a third try, this time converted, to make it 19-15.

As the nerves started to strain, Harrison Griffiths went over for a try that Williams improved to make it 22-19 to the home side.

A fourth change of lead arrived when Brecon went over for their fourth try, before Williams won the day with a wide-angled penalty to make it 25-24.

That sets up Ammanford for a home quarter-final against St Joseph’s.

There were also wins in the rescheduled matches for Bonymaen – who triumphed 25-19 at home to Birchgrove – and Llangennech, who triumphed 23-14 at Mountain Ash.

Bonymaen will have home advantage over Nant Conwy, the unbeaten leaders of One North, who extended their lead at the top of the table to 10 points with a 10th straight victory over defending champions Llandudno with a 23-22 win.

Llangennech will head to St Peter’s who are currently eight points clear at the top of One East Central after their 39-21 home win over Porth Quins.

Newbridge remain unbeaten in league and cup and reached the halfway mark in One East with an 11th straight bonus-point win as they thumped Pontypool United 71-7.