Biggar signed off their Nationwide League 2 marketing campaign with a disappointing 23-6 defeat at Whitecraigs in a typical ‘finish-of-season’ encounter.
New coach Gary Mercer was on the touchline for the primary time, however couldn’t encourage his aspect to a win as a extra skilled Whitecraigs took benefit of many alternatives afforded them by the guests.
Though Biggar created possibilities, they have been unable to take benefit, and all too typically strikes broke down.
Richard Peacock slotted a penalty to degree the scores in 25 minutes, however Whitecraigs scored twice to offer them a thirteen-6 half-time lead, Peacock once more the scorer.
The subsequent rating within the recreation was all-necessary and, had Biggar crashed over it will have put a unique complexion on the sport.
However Whitecraigs have been the stronger aspect and performed a lot of the half of their opposition’s territory.
An already younger Biggar aspect wasn’t helped by damage, with Stevie Campbell limping off with a lifeless leg, whereas a hamstring halted Paul Davidson’s lengthy-awaited return from damage.
Lewis McLachlan and Andrew Howatson deputised.
A 3rd Whitecraigs penalty stretched their result in sixteen-6 and when Biggar misplaced lock Zander Lyon to the sin-bin following a sustained interval of strain, the sport was nearly over as a contest – whereas Lyon claims the referee acquired the incorrect man.
Right down to 14 males, Biggar conceded one other attempt, with the conversion taking their tally to 23.
Biggar tried to make an extra dent within the scoreline, however Jack Warnock and David McArthur have been each denied, earlier than Calum Braid succumbed to damage, which means they might do little aside from see the sport out. It wasn’t the word that Biggar needed to finish their season on, notably as a result of Whitecraigs are solely the second aspect – aside from champions Hamilton – to beat them twice this season.
These gamers who’ve an curiosity now flip their attentions to Sevens, whereas the others have a few months off earlier than pre-season resumes in June.
Coach Mercer will probably be eager to make sure his costs are match for the challenges forward, and what can be a really troublesome league marketing campaign.
The mission for the Hartree Mill membership is to attempt to climb the leagues, and coach Mercer can be eager to start out this as quickly as attainable.