Petersfield U16 10pts, Havant U16 5pts

Petersfield Under-16s remain top of league with a narrow win a physical match against Havant.

With their pitches unplayable, Havant gladly accepted the offer to play at Penns Place in Petersfield to ensure that this important league fixture was fulfilled.

Excellent captaincy by Casson and intelligent kicking by Kay saw the visitors penned into their own half for much of the first half, but the home side were unable to convert pressure into points despite several close encounters as the first half remained pointless.

Petersfield started strongly in the second half and, after a yellow card was awarded to Havant, Mackintosh went over the line following a well-worked penalty. Havant then responded and Petersfield defended their line fiercely. But the pressure eventually paid off as Havant crossed for a try.

Unhappy at conceding points, Petersfield then went on the rampage and played like men possessed. Continual pressure from the forwards, who were superb all game, and excellent tackling from the backs saw Havant effectively shut out of the game.

Renwick-Gray ran strongly at the defence after some great rucking by Hall, Caines and Nicholson to cross the line for the winning try.

An excellent performance all round from a hugely uplifted and increasingly confident squad.