PETE Austin had to settle for third place in the National League Rugby Try of the Week contest.

The Army ace’s fabulous finish came following Ross McKay’s perfectly weighted kick to the left wing.

There was still plenty of work to do for the hooker, however, but he dispatched a couple of defenders before diving over.

Yet his sterling effort was beaten by the winner Ted Reid.

The Colchester No. 8’s length-of-the-field burst secured 45 per cent of the vote.

Billingham flanker Charlie Evans took the runners-up spot with 35 per cent, while Pete took bronze with 12.

Also shortlisted was Loughborough Students man Zac Finch (eight per cent).