Vagabonds claimed an early advantage in the Shimmin Wilson Manx Trophy with a tight 13-5 win over Castletown.
The game was switched to Ballafletcher due to the heavy overnight rain which left Glencrutchery Road unplayable.
Luke Purdy picked up Castletown’s only try of the day.
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