Stags 2nds V Bedford Swifts 2nds 14.01.2012
Stags played a committed Bedford Swifts at the racecourse and raced to a stylish 17-3 lead. They then lost their way skipper Steve Foster throwing a glorious pass which was intercepted by the young Swifts winger who raced to the line 17-10. Stags then fell into the same trap that they had encountered against Wellingborough, playing as individuals and constantly bickering with the referee. After stern words at half time, Stags got back to doing the simple things well. The forwards setting up a strong platform for the backs to exploit their skills and pace. In the end Stags rolled out comfortable 51-10 winners, with man of the match veteran hooker Ben Tranter and Jordan Lee a close 2nd.
Unfortunately this reporter mislaid his notes and exact scores cannot be recorded. Skipper Foster atoned for his earlier error and notched 2 tries as did dynamic back row Roger Shakespeare an full back Dale Ablitt, winger Jack Edge trundled over out wide.
Atwell, Tranter, Blanchard, Whidbourne, Moderate, Luke Smith, Jordan Lee, Jason Dubas-Fisher, Roger Shakespeare, Jack Skidmore, Daniel, Baynes, Foster, Welsh, Gaz Harris, Jack Edge, Ablitt.