Scarlets keep title bid alive
Scarlets keep title bid alive
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Friday, 05, Oct 2007 10:27
Llanelli Scarlets kept their title hopes alive after romping to a 52-23 win over Leinster at Donnybrook in the Magners League.
The Scarlets touched down six times through Matthew Watkins, James Bater, Regan King, Morgan Stoddart and a brace from Jon Edwards.
Rees Priestland kicked four penalties and five conversions for the visitors whose win keeps up the pressure on Cardiff.
Leinster, who trailed 11-16 at the break, scored three tries through Christian Warner, Stanley Wright, and Jamie Heaslip.
Elsewhere, Cardiff remain top after a 19-17 victory over Munster at Thorndon Park.
The Blues, who led 11-10 at the break, were led by two tries from Tom James while Jamie Robinson kicked three penalties.
Ospreys have gone joint fourth after a thrilling 13-13 draw against Edinburgh at Murrayfield.
The Welsh side fought back from ten points behind at the break to snatch a draw thanks to a try from wing Jonny Vaughton.
The hosts scored a first-half try from Augusto Allori while Phil Godman kicked two penalties and a conversion.
Elsewhere, Glasgow edged out Connacht 16-15 at Hughenden to clinch their first win of the season.
The rock-bottom side, who led 10-6 at the break, clinched victory thanks to a try from Johnnie Beattie and three penalties from Colin Gregor.