Sale's Rory Lamont, Ospreys winger Nikki Walker and Edinburgh trio Dave Callam, Ross Rennie and Matt Mustchin were unavailable for selection through injury.

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But Gallian and keeper Chris Read steadied the ship with a stand of 146 that Matthew Walker broke when Read was caught by Dave Fulton for 75.

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