Lutterworth were under the cosh for most of the first half with Old Northamptonians playing 

with a strong wind behind them and that together with a much bigger pack proved very difficult 

for the Lutterworth squad. It did take however 25 minutes before the hosts took the lead, a scrum

 was won and Sam Heygate barged his way through the Lutterworth defence to score the first try

 of the game and to convert as well making the score 7 – 0. Old Northamptonians now had the

 momentum and their speedy winger Moyo Segum flew down the wing to score in the corner. 

Just before the half time whistle Lutterworth were penalised, and the following penalty was kicked 

by Heygate making the score 15 – 0 at half time. 

With the sun at their backs and the wind behind them the Lutterworth team started to provide a

sterner test for the Old Northamptonians lads.    Lutterworth were pressed into their own 22 and 

resisted three or more strong attacks from Old Northamptonians. Eventually, after strong forward 

pressure pulling in many of the Lutts players, the ball was spun wide by Old Northamptonians and

 Sam Collins crossed the line in the corner. The kick proved too difficult for Sam Heygate who had 

otherwise been kicking well. Old Northamptonains 20 Lutts 0.    During the conversion attempt the 

Lutterworth lads got together under the posts and whatever Dan said to the team seemed to work - 

they charged up the field from the kick -off and started to put a bit of pressure on the Old Northampton

 line.   A scrum was given to Lutts in the centre of the field and some very determined running by

 Bam saw him nearly cross the line - great support work from Alex Vostanis, Calum McDougall and 

Mickey Ingham in driving him forward.    Old Northamptonains were then given a defensive 5 metre

 scrum. The Lutts  pack put in a tremendous effort and drove the otherwise dominant Old Northampton

 pack off  their own ball. The ball was collected by the Lutts back row, picked up by Josh Connor who 

showed great strength and character to fall over the line for a try.     In the absence of Ryan Bruce 

kicking duties fell to Dan Thacker who attempted a drop-kick that fell slightly short of the posts.

 Old Northamptonains 20 Lutts 5.     Following the Northampton kick-off Lutts found themselves 

under pressure again in their own 22 and only some determined defending and strong tackles 

from Dann,  Thacker and good team work from the forwards prevented another try as the Old 

Northamptonains found themselves held up yet again over the Lutts try line.  Overall the result 

was a fair reflection of the game, with Old Northamptonains dominating large parts of it.  We all 

hope that Ryan and Joe recover quickly from the knocks they took in the game. Thanks to Bodger 

for injecting a bit of comedy into the morning. Although he didn't manage to keep his shorts on

 during the warm-up, he did manage to keep them on (up?) during the game.

PS 

Just to let you know, Joe Leeks, Ryan Bruce and Ben Stone are all home and recovering. Ryan and Ben have had concussion and Joe Leeks badly bruised neck fortunately no break.

All their parents say a big thank you to you all for your concern,