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BIRMINGHAM returned to winning ways in the National Development Trophy as they saw off Plymouth 48-41 at Perry Barr on Monday.

The Bulls raced into a 16-point lead after Heat 8 before being pulled back over the second half of the meeting.

Sam McGurk top-scored for the hosts on 13, whilst reserve Senna Summers was involved in a 5-1 in Heat 2 but took no further part after a crash in his second outing.

Youngster Cooper Rushen guested for the Centurions at No.1 and scored 13+1 from five rides, combining with Ben Trigger (11+1) for 5-1s in both Heats 13 and 15 to narrow the gap.

The sides meet again at the Coliseum tonight (Tuesday) in the return fixture.

PLYMOUTH: Joe Thompson, Morgan Williams r/r, Kai Ward, Mickie Simpson, Ben Trigger, Charlie Southwick, Ryan Ingram.

BIRMINGHAM: Darryl Ritchings r/r, Arran Butcher, Sam McGurk, Max James, Tom Spencer, Senna Summers, Eli Meadows.

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