Dale fight back to take the honours

By EDWIN WILLIAMS

Wharfedale......33pts Sheffield............25pts A SECOND half blitz saw Wharfedale overturn a 13-point deficit to earn a fantastic five-point victory over worthy opponents Sheffield. The visitors dominated the opening 40 minutes as they forced Dale to infringe, however the host’s defence kept them in check, which was epitomised when Sheffield went through 21 fatiguing phases after a successful attacking lineout without crossing the whitewash. A second half blitz, led by fly-half Sam Gaudie both with the ball in hand and at his boot, ensured Dale defended...

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