Magnificent Morris’ four-try day secures victory

Canterbury…………..45 Tonbridge J………… 19

■ By CARRICK BLAKE

NATHAN Morris' sensational four tries ensured Canterbury left Merton Lane with a bonus point win after sharing a tentry, end-to-end thriller with Kent rivals Canterbury.

The hosts woke up first, as the driving maul drove over from short range, with hooker Morris receive the congratulatory pats on the back.

Inside centre Lewis Hollidge was next over the line, before Morris added another to his tally once again with the dominating driving maul. 

Morris completed his hat-trick before the 20 minute mark had even been hit, once again trundling over at the back of his pack's driving maul following a line out.

Tonbridge finally responded as second rower Perry-John Parker steamrolled over the line, before continuing their mid-half flurry minutes later when winger Alexander Brown dotted the ball down.

Lock James Stephens soon put a stop to the visitor's building momentum, when he steamed over for the final score of the first half.

Tonbridge were faster out the blocks in the second half, with William Holling making his way across the line.

But Canterbury once again stamped out the surge, this time through fullback Aiden Moss, who scored his side's sixth try.

Morris added an astounding third once again through his trusty driving maul, rounding off his career day in style, and receiving the plaudits from the thrilled home fans.

REFEREE: Daniel Collins

Star man Nathan Morris -Canterbury