Reds fightback falls short as Coventry physicality

By JAMES HEWLETT

Jersey ................17pts
Tries: White 29, Doolan 75, Van Breda 79
Conversions: Cope 29

Coventry............20pts
Tries: Nayalo 3, Poole 9
Conversions: Fenner 3, 9
Penalties: Fenner 15, 68

In control: Coventry fly-half Tony Fenner

COVENTRY booked their place in the final with a thrilling away win over an injury-hit Jersey Reds side.
Coventry looked to be coasting to victory leading 20-8 with five minutes to play but Jersey struck for two late tries that crucially were not converted.
Coventry head coach Alex Rea said: “We just don’t want the season to end. Yo...

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