Fareham Heathens keep up impressive winning form

Fareham Heathens maintained their winning form by defeating a strong Tottonians II side 43-24 in Hampshire premier at Cams Alders.
Dave Wheaton was pleased with Fareham Heathens' win over Tottonians II. Picture: Neil MarshallDave Wheaton was pleased with Fareham Heathens' win over Tottonians II. Picture: Neil Marshall
Dave Wheaton was pleased with Fareham Heathens' win over Tottonians II. Picture: Neil Marshall

The hosts weathered early pressure from the visitors before responding well. 

Following a close first half, Heathens piled on the pressure after the interval and proved too strong for Tottonians.

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Dave Wheaton was impressed with the away side and praised the control his Fareham troops displayed. 

The player-coach said: '˜You never know quite what you're going to get with a visiting second team and Totts certainly tested our pack.

'˜Early pressure from their powerful pack had us camped in our own 22 for the first 10 minutes.

'˜It certainly woke up our forwards but the lads rallied and fought their way out through clever phase play.

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'˜We spoke at half-time about the need to regroup, focus and move the ball wide in attack.

'˜We displayed great control and commitment in the forwards and the whole team has a much better focus about them.

'˜The want and desire was evident from start to finish.'

Meanwhile, Locksheath Pumas returned to action after an enforced two-week break with a 20-0 success against Trojans II in Hampshire two. 

In perfect conditions the Brookfield School outfit were quickly looking to run the ball.

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Strong runs off the back of the scrum by Jonathan Elsmore and skipper James Campbell meant Trojans had to defend well to prevent a breakthrough.

However, Robbie Connell managed to open the scoring on 15 minutes with a penalty for offside.

Ten minutes later Ben Angell grabbed the first try, with Connell converting to give Pumas a 10-point lead.

Just before half-time Connell went in for a try which he converted himself to give Lockshead a 15-0 advantage at the interval.

Steve White added another try after the break to wrap up the win for the hosts, although they were disappointed not to have collected a bonus point. 

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