Bonymaen 14 pts. Narberth 39

For all the talk about red cards and tip tackles during the recent Rugby World Cup, it's fair to say that Wales' record in front of goal didn't help their cause in reaching what would have been their first final.

First, there was the one that wasn't against South Africa, then there were umpteen during the semi against France and, of course, the odd couple against Australia that condemned Warren Gatland's men to fourth instead of third.

Welsh kicking coach Neil Jenkins, therefore, has his work cut out in instilling confidence back into the boots of those that need to convert important points and he could do no worse than to send them all to Bonymaen to learn how to kick in difficult conditions.

The lofty and exposed nature of the ground means kicking points in windy conditions, as they were on Saturday, becomes a lottery; not that this game was won or lost due to missed attempts at goal, which was just as well considering four kicks went astray in the second half, as Narberth's recent good form ensured they won this game at a canter.

The home side may have lost 10 players in the close season, yet that shouldn't detract from what was a decent performance by the Otters as they ran in six tries in total, two of which were converted by Nick Jones, in addition to the brilliant penalty he took into the wind to kick the scoreboard into action.

Narberth were the dominant side throughout. Even in the first half against a strong wind blowing from the sea, they could have been more than 10-7 up at the break as they squandered a couple of gilt-edged chances.

The home side's first try came from an interception as Aled Davies's pass went straight into the hands of Colin Jones, who sped under the posts for Paul Warlow to convert.

Narberth responded soon after as Nick Jones crossed to convert his own score.

With the wind at their backs in the second half, there was only going to be one winner.

Steve Martin went under the posts for Jones to convert another, before Gareth Jones crossed in the corner. Nick Jones crossed again after charging down a failed clearance, before Tom Bonnell skipped over for the visitors' fifth, with Julian Morgan crossing for the sixth and final try minutes before the close.

Bonymaen's fighting qualities were evident until the close, though, as Richard Williams crossed for a consolation score, which Warlow converted right on the final whistle.

Otters head coach, John Dodd, said it was a good performance from his team.

"I think we've turned the corner after a testing start to the season. We played with a good structure against a competitive side and that's good to see."