For the second successive week Heath field won a convincing victory without conceding any points. On a firm pitch which was in ideal for running rugby the Greenies overwhelmed a moderate Crawley side completing a hat trick of wins against a team who had no answer to Heath fields powerful style of all round rugby.

By half time Heath field were 24 points in the lead from two converted and two unconverted tries. After ten minutes Adam Tennant drove over in the corner after pressure from forwards and backs. Matt skinner converted from far out and also converted an excellent try by Sam Thewlis after a fine break from Damien Pestell who had been involved in some sparkling moves early on. The excellent Heath field back with Simon Green enjoying a promising debut at No 8 was again dominating all phases of forward play and were consequently providing a sound platform for their backs. Two of the Greenies forwards combined for the third try with the ever improving Kobe Tonkin accepting a pass from hooker Rob Lawrence to score in the left corner. Just before half time the Heath field hooker added to his tally of tries this season by picking up a loose ball and using his speed and strength to cross the try line.

Crawley started the second half strongly and forced their way into their visitors 22. Heath field appeared to have settled into a quiet spell by their standards but however well their opposition pressure their line the Greenies hate having their line crossed. Their defence is one of their strengths and Crawley simply could not find a way through. After a somewhat abrasive period of play two Heath field players were shown yellow cards and just when Crawley were encamped on the try line Heath field were obliged to play with thirteen men. This predicament stirred the league leaders into action and their pack proceeded to march their opponents from one end of the field to the other with some fantastic forward drives. A premiership side would have been proud of the strength and technique of the limited Heath field pack. Fortunately when a set scrum was called they had Richard Cooley, one of Heath fields successes this season, to come on to replace Dan Hunter Evans who himself had had an outstanding game. Having planted themselves in their opponents 22 instead of their own, Heath field launched their backs for Eddie Armah to break through midfield at pace to score a splendid try under the posts. Crawley were now broken and skipper Bryn Jones who had played his usual steady and powerful game broke to the open side and scored a solo try in the corner.

This was another splendid win for Heath field who travel To St Francis club in Crawley for the final of the Sussex Shield against Pulborough on Sunday. Coach Dave Jones expects to travel with a full squad and supporters should contact the club to check on travel arrangements. Kick Off is likely to be at 2pm.

Report by Mike de St Croix

2/16/2008 12:22:42 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)