The Fenland Barbarians triumphed over the Wisbech Wildcats in a lively match.
On Saturday, October 19, the Fenland Barbarians gained a dominant 50-21 win over the Wisbech Wildcats, leaving them at the top of the league with maximum points.
The game took place in the Greene King Eastern Counties Division 2 West league.
Both teams were made up of second team squad members.
The Wildcats were a mix of players from Wisbech and West Norfolk, while the Barbarians were made up of players from March Bears and Ely.
The match marked the second league fixture of the season and has left the Barbarians at the top of the league with maximum points, while the Wildcats continue to search for their first win.
A multitude of rugby fans turned up to support their teams, watching the match unfold at a rapid pace.
The match was marked by an array of tries and conversions by both teams.
Barbarians' Olly Watts opened the scoring nine minutes into the match, followed by a pushover try from the Wildcats.
Despite both teams' relentless efforts, the Barbarians maintained a steady lead throughout the match, with stand-out performances from a number of players, including Harvey Brown and Nathan Brown.
Towards the end of the first half, the score was 14-22 with everything still to play for.
However, almost immediately after the break, the Barbarians widened the gap further — giving the Wildcats an almost impossible chance for a comeback.
However, the Wildcats made sure to end the game on a high, scoring the final try of the match to round off a day filled with spirited play and sportsmanship from both sides.
The final score revealed the Barbarians as the commanding team, with a 50-21 win over the Wildcats, giving them a strong start to the season.
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