Cornish Pirates

British Irish Cup Round 5

Sunday 7th March 2010
St Piran's Festival starts 12.30pm
KICK OFF 3PM

Phil Westren's Preview

This Sunday's potential British & Irish Cup Pool 'A' decider between the Pirates and Newport offers the prospect of a fascinating encounter.

For the winner a place in a semi-final beckons, but if the teams draw, then Leinster would progress should they beat Gael Force next Wednesday.

The 'Black & Ambers' from Newport will cross the Severn in buoyant mood after beating Welsh Principality Premiership table toppers Swansea on Wednesday evening.

It was not just a win, but a thoroughly convincing 43-9 points victory at their famous Rodney Parade ground, where wing Mike Poole crossed for a hat-trick.

Sunday's game will be full-blooded and passionately fought, a Cornwall versus Wales cup match tie that truly whets the appetite and looks certain top attract a bumper crowd.

Highlight of the day will be the 'Giant Pasty Parade' just before kick-off

Led by by Paul Wickes with the Falmouth Marine Band, the giant pasty will be hoisted over the crossbar at the clubhouse end of the ground by the renowned Cornish trio of Graham Hill, Brian Chenoweth and Milly Edwards.

The whole day promises to be a special occasion, with Newport's President, David Watkins, a most welcome guest.

Dai had the distinction of captaining both the British Lions in two tests in 1966, and then later captaining the Great Britain rugby league team.

Cornish Pirates:
R. Cook, R. McAtee, P. Devlin, M. Ireland, N. Jackson
J. Bentley, G. Cattle (capt), L. McGlone, D. Ward, C. Morgan
B. Gulliver, R. Labuschagne, R. Brits, R. Elloway, P. Andrew.

Replacements:
R. Storer, A. Paver, T. Holmes, M. Myerscough, B. Cowan, J. Doherty, S. Winn.

Newport:
G. Wyatt, M. Poole, A. Hughes, P. Leach, R. Owen
C. Wannell, A. Walker, A. Coombs (capt), C. Hill, S. Waldron
A. Brown, D. Rosser, G. Robinson, A. Brown, D. Pattison.

Replacements (from):
L. Hunter, D. Way, M. Workman, D. McShane, S. Williams, D. Griffiths, A. Quick, R. Dale.

Referee: Leo Colgan (IRFU)
Assistants: Ian Tempest & Nigel Higginson

Match Day Sponsor: Truro Marquees

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Celebrate the best of Cornwall with the Cornish Pirates.

Giant Pasty Parade
Cornish Food and Drink Fayre
Cornish Entertainment
Cornish Displays
Bouncy Castle
Face Painting
Funfair
Tag Rugby Tournament
Kicking Competition

All bars and eateries at the stadium will be open from 12.30.

Medium steak pasties just £1 until 1.30pm!

Carlsberg, Tetleys and Tribute - £2 only a pint before 1.30pm!

Match entry will be FREE for all children accompanied by an adult.

Season tickets ARE valid for the game.

Tickets available on 01736 331961

On-line here

Your local WC Rowe store

 

Beer Prices In The Marquee

Carlsberg, Tetleys and Tribute only £2 A PINT UNTIL 13:30 Then Only £2.50 per pint.

Watch It Live On Pirates TV

This match will also be screened live on Pirates TV - http://cornish-pirates.com/pirates-tv/

And on the Big TV Screen in the marquee