Tough start to new league season for Carrick RFC

In a match played in ideal conditions, the visitors dominated from early on with their excellent kicking game, their ability to get over the gain line seemingly at will and their use of clever off-loads, particularly the inside pass to a supporting runner.

Apart from a brief period early on, and in isolated periods later, Carrick never really got into the game, with their scrum under pressure and Enniskillen dominating the break-down.

In the circumstances, there were few opportunities to shine for Carrick players although back-rowers Ryan McGonigle and Callum Simms battled hard throughout, David Moore, Alan Whitley and Jack Millar worked hard in defence while there were glimpses of attacking flair from Conor Cambridge, Simon White and stand-in Captain David Carse.