It was almost a perfect start to the new season when new signing Harry Inman nearly scored within the first few minutes with a brilliant run and although there was no points on the board it certainly sent the right message to the opposition and set the tone of the game.
This was a tough match for the Beverley Braves, Dewsbury play first division rugby in Yorkshire and the winner of this match would claim a quarter final place in the Yorkshire Cup
The Beverley Braves knew a strong start was needed against this tough Dockers side and they did just that with a number of impressive runs. The pressure paid off as Nathan Collinson bravely got possession back for Beverley on the Dockers
After a ferocious encounter last week against old rivals East Hull in the last of the summer 9 a side competition Beverley had to be tough in this league fixture as they returned to 13 a side game.
Beverley had to dig deep this Sunday against a Skirlaugh side who are undefeated in the league. After some excellent games in previous weeks the Beverley Braves were up for the challenge despite having players missing on holiday.
Beverley kicked off on this sunny Sunday morning with determination against a big Myton side and within the first few minutes, they had put the visitors under pressure to force an error and give possession to the Braves yards from Myton’s line.
The game started with some outstanding tackling from Beverley who certainly looked full of aggression from the off. James McGahey, who performs text book tackles week in week out
The game started with confidence from Beverley as the ever powerful Darren Benstead charged with an explosive run for the opening drive of the match.
The Beverley Braves needed to maintain their current form from previous matches against a strong looking Wyke side and it was the visitors who had the early pressure.
Beverley Braves travelled to West Hull with confidence after last week’s superb performance against East Hull and as the game kicked off in the sunshine expectations were high.