English Championship

Pirates steal the points with potent final quarter

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The Rugby Paper Team
19 January 2020

By TOM INNES

CORNISH Pirates flew back from the Channel Islands with four hardearned points last night after coming from behind to complete a deserved win.
After trailing Jersey Reds for almost an hour’s play, the Pirates seized control in the closing stages to strengthen their grip on second place in the Championship table.
“To come here and get a win in what is a tough environment is really pleasing,” said Pirates director of rugby Chris Stirling. “I was a little anxious at the end, but otherwise I thought we were the dominant side and we could really punish Jers...

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