Rugby: Mexico Defeat Bermuda In Cup Qualifier

Mexico defeated Bermuda 75-10 in their opening match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup Qualifiers.

A penalty goal, a dominant scrum and a 60m intercept try from Tommy Edwards converted by Dan Cole kept Bermuda in the game during the first 40 minutes, before going into half-time 28-10 down.

Tom Healy and Berkeley Institute student Jahniko Francis both came close to scoring tries for Bermuda, but ultimately had no match for Mexico’s clinical finishing and 100% kicking record.

Bermuda will play Bahamas in the next round at the National Sports Centre on June 4th, before traveling to the Cayman Islands for their final match on June 25th.

Bermuda’s team includes:

• 1. Darren Richardson
• 2. Conor McGlynn
• 3. Dustin Archibald
• 4. Peter Dunkerley [Captain]
• 5. Adam Richards
• 6. Thomas Greenslade
• 7. Bennet Gibson
• 8. Roedolf van der Westhuizen
• 9. Tom Healy
• 10. Tommy Edwards
• 11. Nigel Burgess
• 12. Paddy Graham
• 13. Aldon Campbell*
• 14. Antonio Perinchief-Leader
• 15. Dan Cole
• 16. Chris Stafford
• 17. Jahan Cedenio
• 18. Chris La Placa*
• 19. Tashon De Silva
• 20. Aldo Campbell
• 21. Richard Howells
• 22. Jahniko Francis*
• 23. Mandela Caeser*
• * = Uncapped

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