Super Simon sinks Scarlets

Pontypridd 29 Llanelli 24

Simon Enoch was the centre of attention, scoring two tries as Pontypridd got their Welsh Rugby Union Challenge Trophy campaign off to a flyer at Sardis Road.

Pontypridd opened up a lead they were never to surrender when flanker Geraint Lewis went over for the first try after nine minutes.

Although 18-year-old Daniel Rogers replied with a try for Llanelli it was Pontypridd who dominated the first half.

And they were set on their way with centre Enoch's first try when he was on the end of a pass from outside half Crispin Cormack to give the home side a 14-5 advantage 10 minutes before the break.

Pontypridd went into half-time having extended their advantage to 17- 5 with a Cormack penalty.

Llanelli replied with a penalty try when Rogers was held back

But then Enoch launched a two-try blitz within five minutes that sent Ponty on the road to a victory which looked assured when winger Geraint Lewis followed his namesake over the line, with a spectacular 70-yard interception try.

Llanelli looked dead and buried but came back with two tries in four minutes from scrum half Aled Thomas and Darril Williams - but their efforts proved in vain.

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