In sunny conditions at Cobham it was clear from the outset that the hosts were going to play open running rugby at pace and they soon produced a flowing move to cross the tryline only to be called back for an infringement.

Both sides started at a furious pace with commitment to entertainment and running rugby.

A large crowd gathered at Lime Meadow Avenue to watch the eagerly anticipated Surrey Cup Semi Final between The Mids and league leaders Old Whitgiftians.

Midwives” push for promotion suffered a setback at Ashtead on Saturday when their bogey team Old Freemen’s once again belied their league position with a powerful opening half hour which knocked a strong Mids’ side back to playing second fiddle.