The Mail on Sunday (London, England), May 7th, 2006
Byline: SEAN VINCENT
Llanelli Scarlets 30 Borders 26
BRAVE Borders were cruelly robbed of their greatest-ever Celtic League triumph in an epic tussle at Stradey Park yesterday.
Steve Bates' Reivers looked destined to earn their maiden competitive success on Welsh soil when substitute Charlie Hore put them in front with a superb try five minutes from time.
But their anticipation turned to heartbreak as Mark Jones snatched the glory for the Scarlets with an 80-metre interception effort.
Borders at least had the consolation of securing a bonus point, which is likely to prove important in t...
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