Metcalfe stars in Caley rout
Glasgow
April 15, 2001

Scotland star Glenn Metcalfe grabbed a brace as Glasgow Caledonians climbed into the top half of the Welsh-Scottish with an eight try demolition of Caerphilly.

Metcalfe, who has overcome a bad knee injury to forge his way back into international contention, scored either side of the interval for the Reds, who have once again flattered to deceive this term.

However, on top form and with home advantage, they can be an awesome side and were too classy for third-bottom Caerphilly, who have recorded just five wins all season.

The Reds raced into a 38-3 interval lead after a half where the visitors rarely looked like threatening the home line.

With stand-off Tommy Hayes in blistering form, Metcalfe was first man over the line and was followed by Fraser Stott and Gordon Simpson in the first 20 minutes.

Alan Bulloch, Jon Steel and Hayes himself ran in tries before the break with Hayes adding four conversions. Luke Richards penalty was Caerphilly's only score in reply.

The Reds' momentum slowed into the second half although two tries in 10 minutes took the game well out of the Welsh side's reach.

Metcalfe crossed for the first and Rory Kerr for the second with Hayes landing both conversions.

David Hawkins then went in for the first Caerphilly try as the game entered the final quarter and Geraint Lewis grabbed their second in the final minute to at least gain a semblance of respectability.

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