This top of the table clash at Belmont had a winner takes all vibe as CIYMS battled their main rivals Carrick for pole position in Championship 2 on Tuesday evening.
CI had the better start, rush defence and thumping tackles, especially from CI centre Jason Gilliland, rattled Carrick in possession and CI took full advantage getting ahead after 12 mins with a penalty sent between the sticks by Jack Bonnar.
Their lead was stretched to 8 – 0 with a rolling maul from a 5m line out, flanker Ben Rainey grounding the ball, Bonnar not able to add the extras.
Carrick had opportunities when they looked like they would get off the mark but errors at critical moments allowed CI to escape with the scoreline intact. They were able to capitalise on their good fortune with another penalty from Bonnar extending their lead to 11 – 0 . . .
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