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OTLEY had a number of players in the Yorkshire side which defeated Cheshire 20-13 at Macclesfield to impress their coach Bob Hood as they kicked-off their Bill Beaumont Cup campaign.

"This was the best starting performance in the championship that we've had for four of five years," he said.

"I was really pleased with the way we prepared and the way we played. Considering it was our first time together, we played some really good rugby. The scoreline should have been greater in our favour.

"We were too strong up front for Cheshire, although they defended really well. We had all the territory and possession in the first-half, but only led 10-3 at half-time.

"Cheshire ran everything for anywhere and picked up an interception try at the posts.

"From our point of view, Leeds Carnegie No 8 Max Lewis (on loan at Otley this season) had an outstanding game, scoring two tries and doing an enormous amount of ball carrying. Otley's Paul Turner at loose head prop managed admirably against an experienced operator in Matt Holt and Manchester fly-half Richard Wainright also had a fine game and scored a try.

"It was also encouraging that 15 of the 22 players involved have come through from the U-20 and U-21 sides, which is something we've been aiming for. We also had England Counties Manager Danny Hodgson watching us and he must have been impressed."

Lewis (2) and Wainwright scored Yorkshire's tries with Otley wingman Robin Kitching adding a conversion and penalty.

Caldy wingman Craig Ross scored for Cheshire, with fly-half Gareth Wynne (Manchester) landing a conversion and penalty.

In the Bill Beaumont Cup Cheshire and Lancashire meet at New Brighton on Saturday while Nuneaton host the game between Warwickshire and Yorkshire.

12:15pm Thursday 8th May 2008

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