ON Wednesday (Apr 17), Felinfoel celebrated their second successive League 1 West title win as they beat Llanelli Wanderers 33-14.
Llanelli took the lead early on though as Rhydian Morgan scored a penalty. Felinfoel though hit back with two penalties of their own scored by Aled Roberts.
Rhydian Morgan then scored his second penalty to level the scores at 6-6. The home side then scored their first try of the night but the conversion was missed.
Shortly before the break Morgan completed his hat trick of penalties for the Wanderers to make it 11-9 at half time.
The Wanderers were keen to give the Champions a good game and early in the second half they went ahead as Lloyd Thomas touched down but the conversion was missed.
That gave the visitors as 11-14 lead but it was then that Felinfoel took control of the game.
They regained the lead shortly after with an unconverted try to take them two points ahead.
Felinfoel then scored a second unconverted try to make the score 21-14.
The champions then all but secured their eighteenth victory with their fourth try to earn another bonus point and the conversion from Roberts made it 28-14.
There was still time for one more try for the home side and the missed conversion left the score at 33-14.
Leon Randell scored two tries for the home side with others coming from Elliot Dawe, Jason Frater and Rhys Evans.
After the game Felinfoel received the league trophy and the celebrations began. Felinfoel now wait to see who they will play in the two-leg Championship play-off.
Mike King, Felinfoel RFC Head Coach told the Herald: “It’s a great achievement from everyone involved in the club.
“Credit has to go to the players and support staff, who without their buy in to what I wanted to achieve this would not have been impossible.
“The whole club is aligned and the continued success of the Junior structure and Youth set up has allowed us to bring in to the first team system some younger, talented players to ensure the continued success of the club.
“Credit must also be given to the Club Committee for the continued support and proactive approach to what has been a tremendous season for the Club as a whole!”
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