A game that started so badly for Hull but ended so well takes some understanding. Hull conceded three tries in the first 15 minutes but responded magnificently with three of their own to level the score by half time.
Hull’s defence was being pulled around in the early stages but the home side had some early success in the forward exchanges despite the score. Mike Umaga’s side then started to realise they had the edge in the pack and good positional play from penalties enabled them to use their lineout to create the scoring opportunities.
Hull’s youngsters like props Jamie Major and Tom Bairstow are playing their full part and are developing into really competitive forwards. Joey Barratt who started at scrum-half had to leave the proceedings early but replacement David Davison provided a much better service than the week before which is greatly to his credit.
The second period saw Hull edging into a position to take the lead only for a pass to be intercepted and see Lymm seven points ahead. But the home side failed to press the panic button.
Hull’s response was outstanding. The arrival of Charlie Beech for the second half was very helpful to say the least, but all the forwards responded to the challenge. Hull’s centres were making forward progress and were getting better field position. So it was under the pressure of being too much in their own half that Lymm kicked to Jamie Shaul who mesmerised a Lymm defence to score a great solo try.
Another impressive break finished off by Beech and a further conversion by Reece Dean, whose reliable goal kicking is an essential part of Hull’s attacking options, concluded Hull’s points tally for a victory based on a great team effort to erase the memories of the week before.
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