
Rather than stay dry in the bar, the Pirates decide it's a good idea to test the mud

I think we're all agreed...it is indeed very muddy

It's rain Jim but not as you know it

While Gavin leads the team out, Iva wonders where the bin is.

James Moore looks on and reckons a pork roll could be a good second best

Don't just look at it...jump!

The studio homes in on a clean sock as Pirates at last venture into Bees half

The Bees have a defensive scrum just outside their 22, 15 minutes in.

Minor panic as Bees make a hash of their lineout.

The tide finally turns and the Pirates are now on level terms.

Steamy windows from the Pirates changing room at half time...Jim obviously moaning about the rain!

Cowley emerges in change of kit to see if it has stopped.

The Pirates capitalise on their whirlwind start and form the maul that includes all but Alberto.

Tim gets his kit dirty but doesn't care...honestly!

Pirates pressure is relentless as they seek a killer third try.

Gavin holds up a scrum as he calls for word that the showers will be hot.

Sam volunteers to find out.

Pass the soap!

Another period of Pirates domination builds.

The first of a sequence of scrummages with bubbles a cunning distraction.

De ja vu. Bees defender points to where he thinks they should be.

The steam rises.

Little does Pearle know, but Crackers and Beardshaw have 'plans' for his nice clean kit!

Nuthall touches down in his own goal area but realises his team are not impressed.

Somewhere over there, di Bernado clinches it as the Bee looks on and up.

At the final whistle, the teams work out who is who.

With everyone accounted for, the tunnel is formed.

Adrian tries to ignore Chris's threat of a dunking.

Is that a divine light shining through from the huddle?

Do not delay my route to the shower...as if ;o)
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