Dave Jeffery about to start his match with Steve Turvey, which was won by the LGM player. (0756551)

CAPTAIN Nigel Mallet cannot wait for his La Grande Mare side to feature in the Guernsey final of the Hampshire Sevens.

LGM continued their successful run in the competition with a home victory over the Royal Guernsey and now face L’Ancresse, who defeated Guernsey Juniors.

‘This is our first decent run in the competition for a few years, paying off the amount of work we have put into team selection,’ Mallet said.

‘We look forward to our match against L’Ancresse.’

LGM had started confidently with Dave Jeffery and Rick Le Poidevin going well in their favour early on, but Royal Guernsey fought back strongly to increase the hosts’ nerves.

Le Poidevin was looking safe with a one hole lead walking up 18 with opponent Shaun McDade in the trees, but the rubber was not over.

‘His caddy, Joules, [Le Gallez] told him to take it easy. However, he took it too easy and ended up losing the hole, to everyone’s surprise,’ Mallet said.