BSRFC Colts commenced this season's National Cup campaign away to Saracens Amateurs. A gloriously sunny morning helping to dry out the dew on the long grass, the match commenced at 11:30 with the home side dominating in the opening exchanges to take the lead with a 4th minute penalty.

BSRFC soaked up further pressure from the Saracens pack and levelled the score with a Scott Mitchell penalty on the quarter hour. Continuing with even opportunities, Saracens then scored 2 tries & 1 conversion to make the score 15-3 with half an hour gone. Stortford hit back via a try created by Tyler Gleed and finished by Adam Oakey with Francis Moore converting. The re-start saw Stortford straight back in the Saracens half and pushing for the line. Greg Imber went over from a ruck and Moore hit the upright to deny a half time lead. 15-15.

The home team were visibly tired but were buoyed by an unconverted try within 5 minutes of the re-start. The lead didn't last long before the scores were even again following a strong run on the right wing by Max Hadley and try in the corner. 20-20.

Making good use of rolling substitutions, BSRFC went ahead with the try of the day. Rhys Williams (on at 9) kicked cross field for left wing Dan Beer to catch the ball cleanly on the run and circle behind the opposition to score by the posts and Moore to convert. Stortford were ahead but had to wait a further 15 minutes until the result was secured via a converted Michael Sankey try.

Final Score: Saracens Amateurs 20 - 34 BSRFC. A fantastic all round team performance with R2 at home on 18th November.