With 8 players still out with injury and sickness Hill were forced to borrow a player from Old Richians to complete their team. Another weekend of rain and wind played it’s part on the match with Old Richians winning the toss and electing to place against the elements. As the game started to settle Hill had an opportunity to take the lead with a well positioned penalty but the ball sailed wide of post. Although the referee did his best to keep the game flowing Knock-ons were the order of the day as muddy wet ball slipped from hands. Richians were the stronger up front with some well executed rucking allowing them retain the ball better finally resulting in a try in the corner. A penalty as the last play for the first half saw them 8 points ahead. Now with the slope and the elements in their favour Richians poured on the pressure and Hill had to defend strongly but missed tackles saw them over the line 2 more times. For the last 15 minutes Hill finally woke up and put the home team under pressure but their efforts were halted several times as they rushed and were turned over. Although a disappointing score line Hill now expecting the return of a large part of their squad should start to build in confidence ready for their next match.
Team
Kyle Bundy, William Lewis, Matthew Office, Conor Evans, Louie Vaughan, Ryan Dawson, Will Jones, Oliver Morgan , Harry Brown, Craig Harris , Cobi Robinson , Billy Roberts , Tom Burford, Ben Robbins.
