AFTER leading by 16-10 up to the 76th minute at the Recreation Ground, Weston lost this match by a single point in the third minute of time added.

A missed tackle in midfield resulted in a try at the posts by visiting wing Tom Morgan, converted by fly-half Jon Sanchez.

Their line-out was poor and this was compounded by some equally bad handling, and the visitors eventually took maximum advantage.

Bournemouth failed to find the touchline and full-back Ross Bennett had a good hand in centre Sylvan Edwards’ splendid try, which Skelton majorised.

Before the break, Sanchez replied with a penalty and the Seasiders were fortunate when the same player failed with a similar attempt from 20 metres.

Apart from the line-out, Weston were winning a good share of possession, but their handling left a lot to be desired. Even so, they managed to get themselves into attacking positions.

Their scrum was now in full swing and they were rewarded with a brace of penalties by Skelton to give them that six-point advantage, but Bournemouth had the final word to leave the hosts in 12th place in National 3 South West.

Weston: R Bennett, R Webster, J Skelton, S Edwards, M Watkins, H Jones, H Tuttiett, D Crompton, J Pullen, O Streeter, A Glen, W Cooper, A Russell, R Johnston, G Sparks (c).