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played away at Parma, Italy on Saturday 12th
January 2002, European Shield
Caerphilly ended their Parker Pen
European Shield campaign on a high note last week-end with a win over the
Italian side.
It took a late try from Tongan International, Taunaholo
Taufahema in the dying minutes of the game to give the green and whites a
victory.
The much improved, stronger and more physical Italian side got
of to an early lead with tries coming from Matthew Dowling and Gonzalo
Rodriguez leaving Caerphilly with 15 - 0 deficit after 30 minutes of
play.
Caerphilly fought back with tries from Sione Tuipolotu and Luke
Richards to close the gap. The Italians edged ahead once again with 2 more
tries coming from Nicola Androvandi and Lorezo Beduschi looking to have sealed
their first win in the competition.
With only 4 minutes of play
remaining, the pacey Tongan, Taufahema raced through to steal the Italian
victory and deny GRAN Parma of a win.
Caerphilly outside-half, Luke
Richards was responsible for 21 points on the day with a try, a drop-goal, 2
conversions and 3 penalties.
Match report by Phil Whitfield