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Guernsey 25 Tonbridge Juddians 14: National League 2 East match report

By: KentOnline reporter multimediadesk@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 09:20, 23 January 2023

Updated: 09:20, 23 January 2023

By Adam Hookway

Tonbridge Juddians struck first but hosts Guernsey hit their stride in the second half for a 25-14 win in National League 2 East.

Judds made the most of a slight gradient in their favour and a gentle breeze at their backs, taking just four minutes to open the scoring with Jake Hardcastle going over. Tom White added the extras.

Luke Boon on the charge for Tonbridge at Guernsey. Picture: Adam Hookway

A Guernsey penalty reduced TJs' lead to four points but the visitors claimed a second try when debutant Ben Moore sidefooted into the in-goal area before touching down. White converted for a 14-3 lead.

Judds' lack of care with the ball however then allowed Guernsey to make ground and they crossed for a converted score with the final play of the first half.

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After the break it was all about the Islanders - they dominated possession and territory to put TJs on the back foot and edged in front with a lineout-driven try.

Tonbridge Juddians' Ben Moore touches down at Guernsey. Picture: Adam Hookway

The game remained in the balance until the 77th minute when a third Guernsey try made it 22-14 to deny TJs a losing bonus point. A last-minute penalty from the hosts rounded off the scoring.

Tonbridge, in sixth, host Henley on Saturday.

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