Shields were against Westoe 2’s who had a healthy contingent of 1xv players involved whilst Shields played a mixed squad containing 2/3 firsts and 1/3 seconds playing up.

Shields quickly got into gear moving the ball well and dominating scrums, pushing Westoe off their own ball at will. The front row of Spedding, Orrick and Cozens with Jethro and Phil Smith in the engine room doing a fine job. Lineouts Westoe edged.

On 9 mins after sustained pressure Shields moved the ball from left to right where new boy Carl Owens showed great composure to put the ball down over the line in the corner. A difficult kick was slotted by Will Forster 7-0

On 17 mins Westoe scored down their left wing. Conversion missed 7-5.

Shields continued to dominate possession and territory with Westoe having spells where they hit us on the counter.

On 33 mins Kemsley was yellow carded.

Half time 7-5

On 48 mins Shields moved the ball quickly from right to left where Dan Lewis cut back inside against the grain to score from the edge of the 22. Conversion made by Will Forster 14-5.

On 69 mins Captain George Stoddart was yellow carded, so Dan Lewis slipped into 9.

3 mins later on 72 mins, Westoe scored close to the posts. 14-12.

Shields could have flapped they didn’t, went straight down the Westoe end and Kemsley powered over from the back of a ruck to score on 75 mins. 19-12.

The last 5 mins was a bit of a stalemate with neither side really getting on top.

Final Score 19-12 to the Mighty Shields.

Man of the Match - Matty Orrick, excellent scrummaging, carrying and hits.