By Phil Westren

CORNWALL KNOCKOUT CUP SEMI-FINAL (SATURDAY)

Wadebridge Camels 60 Pirates Amateurs 43

In what proved a high-scoring semi-final on Saturday, despite defeat the Pirates Amateurs impressed against higher league opponents who play in Regional Two South West.

On a bright and sunny afternoon at the Molesworth Field, both sides truly shone, and there was much credit to each.

Of no surprise the entertainment in the match produced a regular flow of tries, but with the hosts ultimately having the edge and deserving of their victory.

Tries for the Camels were scored by wing Jack Counter (2), full-back Owen Wilson (2), hooker Shawn Hartley (2), flanker Charlie Pedlar, and wing Dom Hawkey. They were also awarded a penalty try, whilst Wilson slotted five conversions and a penalty.

For the Pirates, centre Josh Semmens (2), lock Ben Martin, man-of-the-match centre Harris Eddy, scrum-half and skipper Sam Carter, and full-back Ben Wragg who also kicked five conversions and a penalty, contributed points.

Commenting after the game, Pirates Amateurs’ head coach Murray Westren said: “Showing a good attacking side to our game we started the match particularly well. Unfortunately, however, once Wadebridge got some momentum, we were unable to stem their flow, and they were perhaps a little more powerful, and sharper than us.

“Nonetheless, it was still a wonderful effort against higher league opposition, and an absolutely brilliant game of rugby.”

PIRATES AMATEURS: Ben Wragg, Sam Cahill, Josh Semmens, Harris Eddy, Rhodri McAtee, Oscar Marr, Sam Carter (capt); Dave Penrose, Dylan Arthur, Joe Best, Zak Chenoweth, Ben Martin, Toby Osborne, Eli Williams, Sam Carroll. Replacements: Liam McFadden, Wes Eddy, Charlie Dalkins, Dan Rhys-Evans, Jake Hole.

The Pirates Amateurs, who are top of Counties One Western West, return to league action on Saturday against visiting Bude (2.30pm).