Smallman hails All Blacks’ best result of the season
Bridgnorth have been challenged to not let their standards slip following last weekend’s stunning success against Stourbridge.
The All Blacks claimed a dramatic last-gasp 32-30 victory over the Regional One Midlands promotion hopefuls last Saturday in front of a bumper crowd.
A thrilling contest, which was played on the Severn Park pitch due to the Edgar Davies surface being flooded, went the hosts way when Elliott Murphy held his nerve to slot home a penalty with the final kick of the game.
“It was spectacular,” was head coach Bryan Smallman’s summary of the game and victory. “It was hell of a spectacle.
“The lads went for it in stoppage time. They knew what they needed to do and they really went through the gears. We won a penalty near their 22 and Elliott Murphy slotted it over. It was without doubt our best performance and result of the season.
“There was a big crowd, a great atmosphere and it was a great game of rugby. If you were a spectator, the game had everything. It ebbed and flowed and there was a bit of tension out there because it meant a lot to both teams. You couldn’t ask for anymore and credit to the boys.”
The victory lifted Bridgnorth up fifth in the table, with just seven points separating the top five sides.
