Rugby Union: Bees bullied out of it by big boys

From: Birmingham Mail | Date: November 6, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

PERTEMPS BEES 13

DONCASTER 39

BEES came off worst in their joust with Doncaster Knights at Sharmans Cross Road as the visitors found the time and space for a comfortable afternoon.

After former Bees No.10 Tim Walsh did the business for Newbury two weeks ago, it was the turn of Mark Woodrow to stick the knife into his former employers, which the fly-half did with a drop, a penalty and four conversions.

Coach Steve Williams said: "The result was not exactly a shock. I was disappointed that we stood off them in the first half but they are a very good side.

"They were a bit too old, a bit too ...

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