Malta Marauders, the Veterans and invitation team, extended their unbeaten run since foundation with another resounding win against tourists from England, Bristol Telephones.
The heavyweight Bristol boys were no match for the sparkling Marauders backs, ably supported by a surprisingly mobile pack. Veterans Caruana and Cilia ( the Physio for the National Team and an ex-international himself), were outstanding in their fast support work, both scoring good tries. Fly half Duffy opened with two tries after typical evasive running and Jackson added a third, converted by Rickard. Duffy then timed a pass to Van Reeven who broke the cover with a powerful hand-off to score, converted by Jackson to give Marauders a 22-0 lead at half time.
The good work continued with Jones, Vincenti, Mifsud and Goodwin standing up to heavyweight pressure and winning good ball and Overseas newcomer Ives looked promising.
Marauders tackling was up to stopping any promising attacks, and when Nichols put in a long kick for Bristol, full back Rickards took it well and ran it back at them. It was passed across the backs to Van Reeven who offloaded to the supporting Caruana to run in a good try, converted by Rickard. Next Duffy broke from the back, weaving out to find his wing in support and Williams ran in another try.
Vincenti was sin binned, and with a numerical advantage, scrum half Buck made a strong break to score a try for Bristol. Marauders replied when Ives put Cilia away for a strong run in for the final try, converted by Rickard.
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