Plymouth Albion have qualified for the Championship play-offs after beating Doncaster at Castle Park on Saturday.

Albion started strongly in the must-win game with wing Ben Mercer touching down after only 42 seconds.

Both sides then traded penalties before second-half tries from Albion centres Sione Tuipulotu and Keni Fisilau put the visitors 20-3 in front.

Doncaster came back with a second penalty and penalty try, but Plymouth held on to secure the victory.

Doncaster's two penalties came courtesy of fly-half Ali Warnock, whilst Kieran Hallet kicked a penalty and conversion for Albion.

The result gave Albion their first ever win at Castle Park and sets them up with a home tie against Bedford Blues in the first round of the play-offs next Saturday.

Plymouth and Bedford are joined by Bristol and Cornish Pirates in Pool A of the play-offs.

Doncaster, who had qualified for the play-offs prior to the game, will play away at London Welsh in Pool B next Saturday.

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