A bright dry day in the shadow of the Malvern Hills saw the team play 15 aside for the first time and on a pitch size they will need to become use to next season. Playing four quarters it was vital to take advantage of the periods playing down hill and down wind on a wet tiring pitch.

The first period witnessed an onslaught by Malvern on the kidderminster ranks with wave after wave of attacks down the hill towards the Kidderminster try line. Tackle after tackle was made until towards the end of the period the ball found itself out wide- and with too many players in the centre Malvern found the width to score.

The second period saw a reversal as Kidderminster played down hill and the Malvern team got the defending / tackle practice. Eventually the pressure paid and Ollie H-B was able to scamper in - to touch down and convert to even the scores.

The third period again saw excellent tackling and defending - which Malvern were unable to break down and no scores were allowed - as the signs began to emerge of Kidderminster slightly coming out on top. This feeling was confirmed in the fourth quarter when James dropped onto a kick forward and quick re-cycling saw Ben released to score the winning try. A conversion from Kingy made it 7-14. Further tries may have come - but the score stayed that way.

All the players appeared to thoroughly enjoy the big pitch and larger team between two competitive and well matched teams.

Kidderminster Carolians RFC

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