KENT Exiles routed county rivals Maidstone Pumas 86-0 in a one-sided affair which saw them rack up a record setting score.

The Exiles dominated in all facets of play, but especially on the ground where Ben Abbot racked up 121 yards and three touchdowns.

Rookie speedster Ryan Critcher also got a hat-trick, a two point conversion and an amazing 236 yards, while veteran Colin Hubbock also posted over 100 all purpose yards and two touchdowns.

Quarterback Zac Ritchie also got in on the act, hitting Sam Clarke with two touchdown passes, and Colin Chislett and Richard Francia with one each.

Ritchie also hit Derrick Bennet and Abbott with two point conversionsand Tom Rowles also scored his first of the season after Chislett lateralled to him whilst being tackled on a 60-yard gain, with Rowles taking it the final 10 yards for the score.

Not to be outdone, the defence had a fine game, Ryan Wilson snaring three interceptions and Kieron Woolmer grabbing two, while Remi Daniels and Ennis Alhashimi both recovered fumbles.

The defence also scored two points when Chris Price and Dan Rolt combined to tackle the Pumas running back in the endzone for a safety.

Another rookie also shone in the game, as Dean Leander made three impressive special teams tackles inside the Pumas’ five yard line, each of which set up points for the Exiles.

Exiles Head Coach Tony Bainbridge said: “It was nice to get a record score, but much more importantly we played well in all facets of the game and got all of our younger players some good game time.

“It’s performances like this we need to produce in our tougher games and that’s the challenge for all of my players now.

“They have set a benchmark to live up to.”

Kent Exiles are next in action against Essex Spartans on June 2.

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