In a closely fought first half our wing three quarter Chris Frost scored a good individual try and our centre Josh Butcher kicked a penalty, but Fareham came back strongly and went in with a 17-8 lead at the break.
Sustained pressure from us in the second half saw our scrum half Dean Young (pictured) score a try that was converted by Butcher. Our full back Dominic Pitt then finished a great backs move to score in the corner, but the pressure from the dominant Fareham pack was eventually the dominant factor and they were able to secure a bonus point 39-20 win.
# | Team | Pl | Pts |
5. | Sandown & Shanklin | 20 | 64 |
6. | Fareham Heathens | 20 | 49 |
7. | Alresford | 20 | 43 |
8. | Ellingham & Ringwood | 20 | 36 |
9. | Isle of Wight | 20 | 31 |
10. | Overton | 20 | 19 |
11. | Ventnor | 20 | 8 |