In the first league match of the season Witham’s 1st XV set off on a trip to the coast to take on Clacton Rugby Club.

A physical game from the start, Witham were first to get over the try line with an amazing run from Ryan Brotherton. Quickly converted by newcomer Jimmy Moore.

Clacton came back hard and evened the scoreline.

The physicality intensified but the game never ran away from Witham with a further 4 magnificent tries coming from Josh Farrell, Lea Chesson, Connor Greig and Jack Ephgrave. All converted by Jimmy Moore.

Final score Clacton 7 - Witham 35.

It was a roaring start to the season from a team fielding 5 debutants.

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