Longlevens 42 Old Richians 18
LONGLEVENS welcomed the return of local rivals Old Richians to Longford Lane for a Gloucester One clash.
After a close win earlier in the season, the home side knew they had to raise their game in order to avoid any embarrassment to their unbeaten record.
The home side got off to a blistering start with an early penalty from Mike Hagan and try from full back Danny Davis to put them 8-0 up within 10 minutes.
Just before half time powerhouse winger Matt Haywood took full advantage of a smart break by fly half Craig Barden, who once again supplied Danny Davis.
But just as Davis appeared to be running out of room, the robust winger was on hand to finish off in the corner, taking several defenders with him. Hagan nailed the extras from out wide.
The second half saw Old Richians pounce back early to raise their spirits with a well worked try in the corner from their winger, but it was short lived as both Mike Yorke and Jack Beck scored after breaks from deep. Hagan missed both conversations.
Captain Jed Jones' break out wide from the half way line, saw winger Mike Yorke on hand for a gift of a second try.
Richians battled away and were awarded two late tries.
Fly half Craig Barden finished the rout when another fine backs move saw him cut inside the cover defence to touch down. Hagan this time made no mistake.
Levens travel to Southmead on Saturday knowing that a victory would all but seal the league championship crown.
