An important away win for The Eagles against Honiton over the weekend - featuring a number of debutants.

Facing a side sitting at the bottom of the Tribute Western Counties West, Falmouth came away 59-29 winners in the reverse fixture but knew Honiton would be a tough test.

Senior debuts in the squad were given to Joe Walker, Alfie Hammersly, and Rowan Lawrence. After Alex Tacchi was unavailable new signing Gideon Blacklock was put straight into the backrow.

The team was on the road for the third week in a row. Not the best start after an accident on the A30 meant kick-off was delayed.

The game finally got underway at 20 past 3 and with Eagles choosing to play up the slope with the stiff breeze behind their backs. It was hard work in very soft conditions but some great interlinking play from forwards and backs allowed scrum half Joe Walker to cross over by the sticks to score on debut. Tom Spiller simply added the extras.

Territory was a must for the visitors and keeping Honiton out of clubhouse corner was the challenge. The Eagles once again got into the home sides 22 and this time it was forward power with Oliver Church getting over. Spiller again off the tee.

Honiton fought back and duly got over in the corner after an array of penalties and lack of discipline from the Eagles led to new signing Gideon Blacklock getting 10 minutes in the bin. Honiton also knocked over a simple penalty to bring the score to 8-14 at half time.

With Falmouth knowing 5 points was a must, two tries were needed and they came from blindside flanker Gideon Blacklock and a runaway try from Nick Carne.

Very fitting the bonus point try was scored by number 11 wearing a blank shirt in respect on a day where they remembered Jack Jeffery from Evesham RFC. Both the conversions were added by Spiller.

Honiton did cross again late on from a line break and the home sides number 10 crossed the white wash, the conversion bounced off the upright.

The Eagles played out the last few minutes to hold on for a 13 - 28 victory.

The next league game is in two weeks time when they host Kingsbridge at The Rec.

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