8th December 2019

Bolton U16s v Wigan U16s
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Bolton 31 Bury 7

Tries Hopkinson, McDermott x 2, Price, Milton
Conversions Price x1 , Glynn x2
Penalty Kicks

Overcast, windy

Heavy overnight rain left the pitch on the soft side as Bolton U16s entertained Wigan and it was clear from the outset that this game was going to be decided in the encounter between the forward lines.

Bolton second row Jack DeMullet set the tone for his teammates early on with two big tackles and gaining territory with powerful driving with ball in hand. Bolton dominated in the ruck, with Memphis Basnett and Fred Holt Gregson turning over possession and also in the scrum with Bolton overpowering Wigan time and again.

With the solid foundation of the forward domination, the backs had chance after chance to score. Winger James Hopkinson scored within 5 minutes, finishing a beautiful move down the left.

Wigan had a brief glimmer of hope on 17 minutes when they scored a converted try against the run of play to take the lead temporarily. Bolton roared back when Harry McDermott capitalised on a scrum against the head on 25 minutes to give Bolton a 12-7 lead at half time.

Some silly handling errors and poor decision making at the breakdown meant that Bolton had not been able to put the result beyond doubt and McDermott gave Bolton a flying start in the second half with a try following along period of Bolton forward possession against a tiring Wigan team.

Matthew Dainty, making his Bolton debut on the wing had some good opportunities and was unlucky not to cap his first appearance with a score when a forward pass decision went against the Home team.

Midway through the second half, a Bolton penalty was quickly taken by Captain Ben Price who tapped and ran clean through a flat and offside Wigan line to touch under the posts.

Bolton continued to waste a host of attacking opportunities , but Cameron Milton secured the try his performance deserved at the close to give the home team a comfortable 31-7 win.

Final score Bolton 31 Wigan 7

Bolton R.U.F.C.

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