RGC ……………………..15
Newport …………….27
NEWPORT overturned a 12-point deficit to claim a hard-fought away win over RGC 1404.
Ty Morris' side were forced to dig deep in Colwyn Bay but showed their class in the second half with flanker Josh Skinner outstanding throughout.
Newport made the worst possible start when RGC's Harri Evans collected a grubber kick to score the opening try, with Danny Cross converting. Will Reed pulled three points back before RGC left wing Rhys Tudor showed his gas to score their second try.
RGC were superior in every aspect of play in the first half, with another penalty from Cross on the stroke of half-time ensuring the Gogs turned around 15-3 ahead.
Newport were a different side after the break and Wales U20s star Lennon Greggains powered over from short-range and Ollie Andrew showed his pace to touch down for the Black & Ambers' second try to level the scores.
Newport had now wrestled momentum back and were soon celebrating their third try when hooker Henry Palmer scored off the back of a powerful driving lineout.
Clayton Gullis secured the victory for Newport by touching down for the bonus point try, after being the beneficiary of some superb handling from his inside backs.
Star man: Josh Skinner – Newport
By JAMES CANDY
