Dramatic upturn in form for Wisbech Wildcats continues

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The Wildcats are showing no signs of slowing down.

Wisbech RFC’s second XV claimed a dominant 55-0 win over Cambridge 3rd XV, building further momentum after their 76-0 win against Thorney before Christmas.

Wisbech director of rugby Leonard Veenendaal said: "It was fortunate for us the match went ahead given the weather and the uncertainty around Storm Goretti.

"It gave us crucial, much-needed game time for several players returning from injury and allowed us to blend them with no fewer than seven promising young colts stepping up to adult rugby.

Colt front row forward Archie Grange-Hall added 5 conversions (Image: Supplied)

"With four of the seven colts crossing the whitewash – including a debut double from fly-half Archie Upton – prop Archie Grange-Hall adding five conversions, and a man-of-the-match performance from centre Danny West, the club has plenty to celebrate.

"I was delighted with the way the experienced players guided, encouraged, and supported the younger lads.

"That on-field coaching is invaluable.

"I'm so happy for the boys – they went out there, put our game on the park, and played for the full 80 minutes.

"I couldn't ask for more than that."

Despite early pressure from Cambridge, the Wildcats settled into the game and delivered free-flowing rugby throughout.

They scored four first-half tries, three of which were converted, to take a 26-0 lead into half-time.

Turner Contracting Man of the Match Danny West (Image: Supplied)

The second half saw them maintain their intensity, running in five more tries to seal a commanding victory and their second consecutive home win.

The result is a measure of progress, as the Wildcats had lost 41-17 in the reverse fixture earlier in the season.

The win marks two unbeaten home games, with 131 points scored and none conceded.

Next up for Wisbech’s 1st XV is a match against Woodbridge, while the Wildcats are set to face league leaders Fenland Barbarians, with the venue still to be confirmed.

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