In the corresponding fixture last season, Rhuthun produced a great second-half come back, and could, and maybe should, have snatched at least a draw. Nant were in no mood to allow such a rally this time. Two tries from charge-downs in the first 5 minutes showed their determination. Two more tries secured the bonus point in the first half. The second half produced a further five tries for Nant with none against, despite being down to 13 men for almost 10 minutes.

Gwion Jones was the beneficiary of the two charge-downs. Deian Roberts got the first of his tries after 20 minutes. Rhuthun were able to pull a try back when some loose tackles in midfield allowed the centre to go through. This was followed by the home team’s best spell which saw Nant having to defend attack after attack. Just when it seemed Rhuthun would get some reward, an interception by Gruff Roberts saw him sprint 80 metres for the touchdown. This with three conversions by Jac Ellis gave Nant a lead of 26-7 at half-time.

The second half saw a number of replacements come on and their intensity seemed to knock the fight out of Rhuthun. The tone was set when, from the restart, Sam Hughes went on a 50 metre run which left several opposition players on the floor. Within ten minutesNant had added two further tries through Brychan Dafydd and Aron Jones. Deian Roberts then got his second try from the wing.

Sam Hughes, on another of his barrelling runs got his reward with a try under the posts. Most of the last 10 minutes saw Nant reduced to 13 players. This allowed Rhuthun to mount pressure in the hope of grabbing a consolation score. It was not to be as Deian Roberts left defenders clutching at air to go in for the final try. Two second-half conversions by Ellis gave the final scoreline of 55-7 to Nant.