The first local derby of the season did not go Hitchin’s
way, as they let in visitors Stevenage to score two tries in the first 15 minutes
to take a useful lead. First Ian Crompton took advantage as the hone side ‘s
attack broke down, and later George Turvey added to the score, converted by
Adrian Curry
Prop Sean Mcginnity scored for Hitchin after a period of
pressure on the Stevenage line, crashing over from 5 m , for Jack Peachey to
covert from the touchline, to reduce the deficit t0 7 – 12
However, as
half time approached, Stevenage took the wind from the Hitchin sails, adding a
try from Conor Mitchell , converted by Andrew
Malins, to lead 19-7
The home side came to life in the second half putting
together some good moves, with Utah Taylor-Surman coming close to crossing the
line . The driving rain made attacking & running rugby difficult, and play
switched from end to end. Hitchin had periods of possession and territory, but
were unable to break the visitors defence
As the game drew to a close, Stevenage scored their 4th
& bonus point try (Ben Hodge), converted again by Malins ,to take an
unassailable lead into the final minutes
Hitchin travel to
OMT’s RFC on Saturday, seeking their first win
Team Harry Elleston, Thomas Tidey, Max Stallard, Nick Panton, Samuel Underwood, James Bolter, Joe Barnes, Anthony Williams, Rhys Gregory, Jack Peachey, Matthew Houlden, Utah Taylor-Surman, Charles Wood-Jones, Richard Sinclair, Elliot Gibson
Subs Sean McGinnity, Carwyn Morgan, Joshua Page
Scores T: Sean McGinnity (1)
C: Jack Peachey (1)
The league: London North West 3