By Andrew Rogers

Canterbury's blunt attack were no match for promotion-chasing Redruth after a 49-10 defeat in National League 2 South.

The City side made the ideal start, opening the scoring in the first minute when from a turnover in the Redruth 22, Kyan Braithwaite slotted a penalty.

Canterbury then showed plenty of endeavour but very little else, while Redruth, in contrast, served by their powerful runners in the 10, 12 and 13 channels, proceeded to pick the away defence apart.

Four first-half tries, all expertly converted by Redruth's lively fly-half Fraser Honey, had the win and the bonus point wrapped up.

One might be forgiven for thinking this was now a damage limitation exercise for the City men and so it proved as the hosts, now playing with the elements and towards the famous Hellfire Corner, went on to score a further three tries, all again converted by Honey.

In contrast Canterbury had very little attacking threat to offer, saved perhaps by their best moment in the game. It came in the 68th minute when, from broken play, centre Frank Morgan cut a lovely line through the Redruth defence. Quick hands from 18-year-old debutant full-back Harry Legg released winger Guy Hilton for a simple run in under the posts, with Braithwaite converting.

The consolation score was a great example of what Canterbury are capable of when they get it right. Their challenge now is to get it right more often, starting with Saturday's game at home to Clifton.