Havant Sirens enjoy rare run-out against Portsmouth Valkyries 2nds
Havant Sirens enjoyed only their third ever game when they faced Portsmouth Valkyries 2nds.
Sirens were able to select from a 27-strong squad with three players - Steph Armstrong, Cat and Jesse Eloy - making their debuts at Rugby Camp.
The visitors led twice in the first half before eventually losing an entertaining affair 34-19.
Kirsty Loveson touched down to put Valkyries in front, with Carrie Wymark converting.
But Louise Worsford and Steph Wyant hit back with Sirens tries, and two conversions from Amy Brittan gave them a 14-7 advantage.
Jordan Wilshere then took centre stage, two unconverted tries giving Portsmouth a 17-14 lead.
Worsford’s second try propelled Sirens back in front at 19-17, but that was to be their last score of the afternoon.
Natalie Davison, Nicola Elvidge and Rosie Staples all touched down for tries - the last of which was converted by Whymark
Sirens’ forward of the match was Lauryn Chambers while the back of the match award went to Wyant.
Valkyries 2nds, meanwhile, will carry on playing friendlies for the remainder of this season with a view to joining a league for 2020/21.
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