Grove won promotion to South West 1 East after a six-try display, but it was far from easy. Here is the numbers' game. See Tuesday’s paper for full report.
Southern Counties play-off: Grove 39, Trowbridge 20
Grove player ratings
15. Roger Sevier 7 (effective game).
14. Harry Carr 8 (took his tries well).
13. Jamie Burns 6 (played his part).
12. Joe Bellinger 8 (powerful effort).
11. Guy Nicholl 7 (scored decisive try).
10. Dave Maryon 7 (some good touches).
9. Owen Gustafson 7 (full of invention).
1. James Eckert 7 (decent all-round effort).
2. Steve Dixey 6 (battled hard)
3. Tim Lane 7 (strong game until injury).
4. Lee Wright 6 (worked hard)
5. Paul Miles 7 (very determined)
6. Carl Alder 6 (got stuck in)
7. Dave Wells 8 (all action game)
8. Ben Nicholl 8 (STAR MAN, a driving force)
Replacements used:
17. Martyn Walsh 6 (worked hard)
18. Tom Clipsham 6 (solid effort)
19. Nick Sevier 6 (not at his best)
Referee: Andrew Gaynor (London) – 6 (strict, but fair)
Entertainment rating: 8.
Highlight: The interplay for Harry Carr's first try.
Lowlight: Too many risky off-loads from Grove.
Form guide: Grove's try-scoring power proved decisive.
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