H&B win draws praise from coach

By The Newsroom
Published 26th Sep 2014, 17:45 BST
Action from Hastings & Bexhill Rugby Club's 20-12 victory away to Lewes in London Three South East last weekend. Picture courtesy Danny SimpsonAction from Hastings & Bexhill Rugby Club's 20-12 victory away to Lewes in London Three South East last weekend. Picture courtesy Danny Simpson
Action from Hastings & Bexhill Rugby Club's 20-12 victory away to Lewes in London Three South East last weekend. Picture courtesy Danny Simpson
Hastings & Bexhill head coach Kevin Smith praised his side after the rugby club celebrated its first win of the season.

H&B responded to their heavy 50-17 defeat at home to Horsham in their London Three South East opener a fortnight ago by winning 20-12 away to Lewes - who were playing two divisions above them last season - on Saturday.

Smith said: “We played some good, hard rugby. To be fair to Lewes, they exposed us on some occasions. If we missed a tackle, they were going straight through. Our defence was excellent, but we still have a little bit to do.

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“It was a good win away from home against what was a London Two team last year. I’ll take that, the boys are happy. We know we’ve got to work a little harder on our fitness, but otherwise it was a good afternoon’s work.”