Gogledd Cymru Division Two South
Machynlleth 6
Dolgellau 16
MACHYNLLETH are still waiting to confirm promotion to the unified division two, following their 16-6 home loss to leaders Dolgellau.
With COBRA and last Saturday’s conquerors, Dolgellau, assured of stepping up from the southern section, Mach will probably have to wait until their clash with Newtown on February 27, before making sure they will join them.
They could have no complaints about their defeat to Dolgellau, who held the upper hand as they opened up a 16-0 interval lead courtesy of a converted try and three penalties.
Two penalties in the second period from Iwan Jones reduced the arrears, but Mach rarely looked likely to turn the game around as they struggle with injuries and rustiness following their long lay-off from action.
While they should be confident of seeing off Newtown in their final game, Mach know that, should they gain promotion, they will be playing catch up as points gained from the south section will be taken forward into the second division.