Hill challenges Richmond to repeat Redruth romp (From Richmond and Twickenham Times)

Hill challenges Richmond to repeat Redruth romp

10:35am Friday 21st October 2011 in Richmond RFC By Stuart Amos

Director of Rugby Steve Hill has laid down the gauntlet to his all conquering Richmond side, by telling his players to do it again – and again, wrtes Tom Barnes.

Hill, whose side sit top of the National South League Two, hailed his side’s 66-7 win at fellow promotion chasers Redruth as the best performance of the season.

The victory sent shock waves throughout the division as Richmond make their more plausible case for a march towards National League One.

“This was by some way our best performance of the season. We scored some cracking tries with Tom Chesters and Will Browne a constant threat,” he said.

“Our pack totally dominated in the tight. For me the quality and tenaciousness of our defence was exceptional.

“The challenge is now to repeat this on a weekly basis.”

Fourth placed Redruth were expected to give Hill’s side their sternest test of the new season but a scintillating Richmond had far too much class for the Cornish outfit and dominated throughout.

Two tries apiece from the excellent Chris Davies – and Will Browne and a polished kicking display from Luke Cousins – contributed to the demolition of their hosts.

Tries from Gregory, Chesters, Abbott, Phipps, Wehbe and Parkinson added to the misery as the Athletic Ground side ran out comprehensive 66-7 victors.

Richmond will be expecting to extend their good run of form at bottom-side Westcombe Park this Saturday.