Rotherham Titans continued their fine pre-season form with an impressive 35-12 win over Channel Islands based side Guernsey Raiders, on a baking summer’s afternoon at Footes Lane.
Rotherham outscored their hosts by 5 tries to 2, with Laurence Cowan-Leak, Harry Dunne, Gareth Denman, Charlie Capps and Lewis Allan all crossing the whitewash; whilst Lloyd Hayes enjoyed a perfect afternoon with 5 conversions.
The match demonstrated the Titans pack strength throughout a keenly contested affair and one they hope, will stand them in good order for the new season ahead in 2 weeks time.
However it was the hosts who scored first when a clearance kick from Roth was charged down inside their own 22; and following a number of subsequent phases second rower Lewis Hillier bundled his way over.
Indeed Rotherham had to wait until the 21st minute before they got on the board and when it came it did so by way of some powerful work by their impressive pack which saw back rower Laurence Cowan-Leak crash over.
Ten minutes later and Roth extended their lead when this time Harry Dunne joined the pack-party to finish off from close range.
The second half saw Roth increase their superiority and advantage when tight head prop Gareth Denman finished off some more forward dominance.
One the hour mark loose head prop Charlie Capps got in on the act as he too added to his sides tally.
Ten minutes from time Guernsey scored the try of the game through Hugo Culverhouse, when from turnover ball inside their 22 they quickly moved play downfield through a number of hands to dot down.
However, Rotherham had the final say four minutes from time when second rower Lewis Allan was on hand to go over following more good work from the pack.
Titans will now look ahead to finishing their pre-season preparations by welcoming Durham University to Clifton Lane on Friday evening for a 7:30pm kick-off.
Then 7 days later the National 2 North season gets underway with the visit of newly promoted Billingham to Clifton Lane.
