JERSEY RFC Academy opened their Hampshire U15 League Division I campaign with a hugely impressive 80-5 victory away to Alton on Sunday.

Even the half-time withdrawal of four county triallists, Aiden McGuire, Tim Kearns, Aaron Young and Richard Sinel, had little effect on the points deluge with a further 33 points being added to the 47-0 interval lead.

Eight players got themselves onto the scoreboard, with Dale Main scoring four tries, Paul Phelan three – and Cruz George kicking ten conversions.

Phelan opened the scoring and by the 15th minute Le Main had registered his hat-trick, including an assist from Sinel.

Those scores plus another driving score from Jordon Deffains and George’s conversions made it 33-0.

McGuire, then Sinel both crossed the Alton line before the break, the latter after a quick tap penalty from Scott Van Der Vliet.

Cruz George converted.

The second half started in the same vein, with Phelan’s mazy run and George’s conversion making it 54-0.

But sustained pressure from the shell-shocked home side had some reward with a unconverted try following a quick penalty.

Le Main then took it to 59-5 following good work from Van Der Vliet and Deffains.

George continued to convert like clockwork.

Van Der Vliet then got in the act, followed by Phelan’s hat-trick try.

The final act of a runaway victory was completed when Jaime Kenyon crossed the try line.

Ashburton professional coach Barry George commented after the game: ‘A pleasing performance with some solid rucking up front and finished with smooth hands from elusive backs.

‘A good start to our Hampshire League campaign.’ Jersey U15s: Andrew Pitcher, Jordon Deffains, Richard Sinel, Elliot Muddyman, Michael Medway, Aiden McGuire, Tim Kearns (capt), Tim Corson, Scott Van Der Vliet, Cruz George, Jamie Kenyon, Aaron Young, Ross Walker, Dale Le Main, Paul Phelan, James Allbutt, Rupert Whitworth, Adam Hayes and Michael McCabe.

The Academy is backed by Bedell Group, Dandara and principal sponsor, Moore Management.