Match Report
Coventry 64, Ampthill 1st XV 26, Greene King IPA Championship League
Match Pictures: Match Store
A much-changed Ampthill travelled to the Butts Arena to play a Coventry side on the new 4G pitch.
Soane Tonga’huiha causing issues for Toby Trinder on the line…
(Photo: Iain Frankish, Actuance Photography)
The warning signs were apparent after a poor first half, when Ampthill’s backline appeared unable to make any tackles stick and Ampthill’s possession was seemingly turned at will by a well-drilled and efficient Coventry side.
Cheeky little manoeuvre despite being sat on by a number of the opposition…
(Photo: Iain Frankish, Actuance Photography)
Turning around 24 v 7 down, the less said about the second half the better in what turned out to be the worst performance of the season against a strong and physical home side. Some of the defending was schoolboy level and several Ampthill’s players will have to take a long hard look at themselves.
Henri Williams making his presence felt at the whitewash…
(Photo: Iain Frankish, Actuance Photography)
The final score was a fair reflection of a dominant home performance, but you can recognise the efforts of Ampthill’s bench which certainly lifted the mood and helped secure a four-try bonus point..
Running in the final try of the game for Ampthill…
Photo: Iain Frankish, Actuance Photography)
Final Score
Coventry 64, Ampthill 26
“We gave a lot of players the opportunity to secure a place in the side and a number of them haven’t taken that opportunity. I was really disappointed with our lack of defensive application and our attitude was very poor on the day.
If we play like that against the holders Ealing at home next week it could very well be a cricket score so we will be looking for those selected to give us a response.”
