Wisbech 1st XV celebrated a historic victory, defeating third-placed Mistley with an impressive 38–5 scoreline to secure their first win against them.
The match took place in the league. The home side delivered a commanding performance, showcasing their strength and determination throughout the contest.
Henry Lankfer, Jack Malkin, James Napier, and Nathaniel Humphreys all crossed the try line, with colt centre Danny West also contributing to the score. Malkin added a penalty and five conversions, highlighting a complete team effort that earned them a bonus point and marked their third consecutive victory.
Early on, Wisbech faced pressure but held firm defensively, eventually gaining momentum in Mistley’s half. A penalty awarded to the Men in Red saw Malkin slot the ball through the posts, giving the home side a 3-0 lead after fifteen minutes.
As the match progressed, Wisbech's physicality paid off. Lankfer's powerful effort saw him score the first try, with Malkin converting to extend the lead to 10-0 before half-time.
The second half began with Malkin dazzling the crowd, breaking through the Mistley defence to score under the posts. He converted his own try, pushing the lead to 17-0.
Moments later, a brilliant pass from Malkin allowed Napier to score from ten metres out, with another successful conversion making it 24-0. Mistley responded with a try of their own, but the home side quickly regained control.
Fresh legs in Humphreys and MJ Wright proved crucial, with Humphreys scoring the fourth try from a lineout maul. Malkin's conversion extended the lead to 31-5. In the final minutes, West capped off the performance with a try, bringing the final score to 38-5.
Malkin's leadership earned him the Bowsers man of the match accolade. Director of Rugby Leonard Veenendaal praised the squad's execution of their game plan, stating, “Today’s result shows what we’re capable of when the squad commits.”
Wisbech 1st XV will next face Newmarket in the Cambridgeshire County Cup semi-final on Saturday, 4 April, with kick-off at 2:30pm.
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