A penalty six minutes into stoppage time denied Canterbury their first away win of the season as they drew 20-20 in National League 2 South at Worthing on Saturday.

Three scores by Matt Sheen, Ben Thomas, and a fine individual effort by Gert De Kock (pictured), his first since returning to the club after a spell at Tonbridge Juddians, helped the visitors edge the try count three-two

However they suffered a blow losing scrum half Nicky Woodbridge through injury, which is likely to keep him out for several weeks.

Canterbury had the edge in the first half, inspired by the returning Matt Pinnick, and fellow front-row man Mark Livesey who produced some excellent scrummaging, in a much improved performance following disappointing defeats against Rosslyn Park and Henley.

Fly-half Phil Gibson had a mixed day with the boot, only two successes from six attempts, as home kicker Joe Govett’s long-range effort, with the last kick of the game, leaving them disappointed.