Thurrock 10 v 28 Colchester
THURROCK’S injury crisis meant that they had 11 first choice players not available for this encounter not helped by some awful conditions due to the incessant rain.
However Colchester who have accumulated large wins were kept honest by a hard working Thurrock team who put in a very good performance despite all the factors affecting them.
Colchester had the more settled side and when they had the opportunity were able to take the limited chances, 3 converted tries from the visitors against a Tom Worsfold penalty was the scores in first half.
Thurrock again came out with plenty of spirit and clawed their way back with a well worked and deserved forward from Reece Durrance, well converted by Worsfold to close the gap.
Thurrock continued to press but could not find a way over despite going close on several occasions.
The game was finally settled with 5 minutes to go as Colchester bagged there 4th try to secure a bonus point victory
