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Ross’ run of poor results continues after a hard fought game last Saturday saw too many basic errors. Frampton Cotterell scraped home to a 23-17 victory. Both teams started tentatively, with basic errors leading to a stop start first quarter. It was Frampton that had the territory but some strong defence by Ross ensured they never looked like scoring a try, however as the game entered the second quarter Ross came up offside and Frampton converted a easy penalty to go 3-0 up.

Neither team were looking threatening and it looked as if the score would remain 3-0 as half time beckoned, but from a turnover in midfield Ross moved the ball left to Luke Gray who dummied to pass before slicing through a gap. It looked as if he would score, however he was tackled 10 yards short but had the presence of mind to offload out of the tackle for wing Craig Creed to canter over to score. James Hughes converted and Ross went in at half time 7-3 ahead.

The third quarter proved Ross’ achilles heal. They leaked two tries and two penalties and found themselves 23-7 down with twenty minutes to go. The last quarter saw Ross find some form, and a great try from Huw Bellamy in the left hand corner after some slick hands from Chay Brine and Bas Parker set up a great last 10 minutes. However Ross had left it too late and a last minute try from Adam Clements was not enough in the end and Ross fell six points short.

The Field Fayre Man of the Match was TC Leech for his great defensive work.

Next Saturday Ross are away to Hucclecote their last league game before Xmas.

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