Beaten champions

Monday 11th April 2011, 2:30PM BST.

Cameron Hayton races clear to score one of Guernsey’s three tries at Foote’s Lane but, with none of them being converted, the scores were not enough to earn Guernsey a victory at Foote’s Lane. (Picture by Tom Tardif, 1121247)

IT PROVED to be a bittersweet day for Guernsey at a buzzing Foote’s Lane on Saturday.

Close to 1,000 islanders turned out to see the green-and-whites crowned London Two South-West champions, but they lost 16-15 on the day to an impressive Trojans outfit.

The bonus point Guernsey earned in defeat meant that they finished one point ahead of their opponents in the table, but the result took the gloss off an outstanding achievement.

‘Mixed emotions, for sure,’ said Guernsey captain Blair Campbell afterwards.

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Steve Wood

April 12, 2011 at 7:05 am

Absolutely delighted with this excellent win. A well deserved championship after a strong season. My congratulations go out to the club, coaches, players and supporters. Well don boys!

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