Wisbech suffer 55-5 rugby defeat against Wymondham

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Wisbech's Men in Red suffered a heavy 55-5 defeat against Wymondham.

Despite a valiant effort, the team struggled against their dominant opposition throughout the game.

The match started with Wymondham scoring within four minutes.

The Men in Red, although spirited, were hampered by basic errors and poor decisions.

Injuries and unavailability forced Wisbech to field a makeshift backline, and Wymondham capitalised, securing a try bonus-point before half-time and a 26-0 lead.

Wisbech try scorer for the second consecutive week running Owen Ketteringham (Image: Wisbech 1st XV)

After the break, Wymondham extended their lead to 40-0.

However, Wisbech's fighting spirit was evident when they scored their only try of the match from a strong scrum, with Owen Ketteringham crossing the line.

The conversion was missed, leaving the score at 40-5.

Wymondham added to their tally, ending the game with a comprehensive 55-5 victory.

Wisbech's director of rugby, Leonard Veenendaal, said: "We're pretty disappointed, Wymondham are a good side, they came out and showed exactly what they could do.

"The boys worked incredibly hard, but we didn't win some of the key moments in their 22 during the first half and failed to take our chances and then, with the wind behind them in the second half, they did.

Wyley Chapman (L) and Zac Lakey shared the Bowsers Man of the match (Image: Wisbech 1st XV)

"This is a young side featuring five players with an average age of just 17 and a half. They will learn and grow from this experience.

"The challenge for us now is to stick together and make sure we stay positive. The boys know where things need to improve, and we will continue to work as hard as we can to fix it."

Meanwhile, the Wisbech 2nd XV, known as the Wildcats, enjoyed a 41-24 victory over Cambridge Rugby Club 3rd XV.

Wisbech 1st XV are set to face Ipswich Y.M. in their next fixture, while the Wildcats will take on Deepings RFC.

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