World Cup drop-goal fest inspires ace Shard

By BEN JAYCOCK
Tom Shard took inspiration from George Ford’s trio of drop goals against Argentina as he stepped into the pocket last weekend and slotted a match-winning three points in Lymm’s victory over Fylde.
Fylde had scored a 78th-minute penalty try to take a 14-12 lead before sustained pressure in the dying seconds allowed Shard to embrace his inner Jonny Wilkinson and guide his side to a 15-14 away triumph over one of the leading contenders for the National Two North title.
Shard, who kicked all of his side’s points last weekend, recalls the closing stages that will last long in the me...

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