Reds 2’s are off on their travels again, this time across the border to take on Torquay to play the game that had to be called off when the Torquay pitch flooded. The 2s haven’t had a match for three weeks as last weeks home encounter with Truro also fell victim to the weather.

The Reds travel in 6th place having dropped down one spot owing to the missed games although they are only 2 points shy of third placed Kingsbridge. Their last outing was on 17 Jan when they had a 33-24 win over Plymstock Oaks at Trewirgie.

Their opponents start the match in 9th place following a 17-all draw up at Barnstaple la couple of weeks ago. They have certainly shown the ability to score points and only have a -8 points difference. Back in October they lost 21-12 here at Redruth but proved to be a very physical side. The Reds stormed to a 21-5 lead at half time but had to man the barricades after the break to keep the visitors in check.

Torquay are one of Redruth’s oldest opponents with fixtures going back to the 1890s. The seaside club were one of Devon’s best sides right until well after the Second World War. In the 1950s Redruth’s season traditionally started with a trip to Torquay, and invariably we came back empty handed. A Reds win in 1949 was our first up there for 39 years.

Referee: Andy Coles.

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