Jersey winger Richard Stevens scores in the corner

Jersey Rugby Club beat Bournemouth 12-7 in the first match of pre-season at St Peter on Saturday.

Bournemouth who play at the same level as Jersey, gave the Island side a good run out, something Jersey coach Ben Harvey was delighted with.

"I think they lived up to expectations, I knew they were going to be tough," he told BBC Jersey.

"They were well drilled and certainly have a strong pack, good scrum and they put us under pressure in those areas."

Bournemouth scored first with a converted try for Duncan Dunkley.

Jersey then equalised through new signing Donavon Saunders and it was level at 7-7 at half-time.

In a tight second half, Jersey winger Richard Stevens scored the winning try in the left corner.

Jersey play Barnes next weekend at home in the second pre-season friendly of the season.

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