Table toppers Fylde maintained their perfect start to the season as they edged out the previously unbeaten Hull Ionians 34-31 to pick up their fourth consecutive bonus point win.
Fylde nudged back in front on 29 minutes when a forceful trundle by Matt Ashcroft led to a penalty which Smith slotted to make it 10-7.
A neat grubber kick and re-gather by Smith created an overlap for Adam Lanigan, as Lanigan was levelled into touch he slid another perfect grubber kick through which try poacher extraordinaire Ben Gregory swooped on to dot down.Early in the second half, a poor exit kick gave the big, bustling Ionians full-back Jack Townend the chance to run the ball back with interest.
Nathan Hill then squeezed in for a try, Minikin’s excellent touchline conversion meant Ionians had scored 17 points in 11 minutes and Fylde were 24-17 down. Fylde then created space for Tom Grimes to go over for their bonus point try on 64 minutes. Smith converted and Fylde were now back in front at 29-24.
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