MINEHEAD Barbarians Under 16s gained a 52-5 win over South Molton in their last away match of the season.

Minehead scored early on; an attempted clearance was charged down and Ahern burst through to score. Then Browne grabbed a try, as he dummied his way over following a tap-penalty.

Clavey soon showed his talent as he stepped past attempted tackles and made good ground; then the ball was moved to Bishop on the wing who beat his man and raced away to score.

The pressure created by the Barbarians forwards, for whom Reeder, Krawczyk, Tanner, and Blackshaw all drove forwards with power, forced the home team to kick. However, Swann at full back, relished the chance to run back the loose kicks, and he was a constant threat.

Minehead’s next try came when Clavey and Hughes took the ball to the line and, from the ruck, Male saw a small gap and dived over. A big plus for the team was the player’s efforts to keep making ground after tackles had been attempted, Wing, Lobb, and particularly White, excelled at this.

The second half continued the Barbarians positive play despite facing the slope. It was not long before Browne darted over for his second try.

South Molton refused to give up and finally got on the scoresheet with a try.

The Barbarians soon struck back. Another kick was collected by Lynch who linked with Swann; he found Clavey in support, and the try was finished off by Cudmore.

There was still time for a couple more tries from the Minehead boys. First was a super solo effort from Swann who raced through to score in the corner. Then White, who supported a break from Cudmore to take a pass and run in.

Tom Krawczyk, and Lewis Clavey were awarded the man of the Match, and Barbarian of the game.