Score: Law Society III 10 - BBBRFC 21

In unprecedented Baa Baa history, 26 willing and able athletes put their name forward for a run against the Law Society 3rds. With some last minute e-mails the Baa Baas finally put a side together that would have undoubtedly performed better than the Australians did later that afternoon.

The Baa Baas were slow to get going conceding an early try out wide as the backs uncharacteristically let their defence lapse. 5-nil. Baa Baas responded though with the forwards taking it up to them. Big Trevor Byrne was almost unstoppable driving up the middle from 2nd phase ball and keenly supported by a hungry pack. For a second week the Baa Baas scrum ruled supreme with a stoic performance by the front three of Haydn Simpson, "Jum Bruwnly" and Mark "Not So Lardy!" Abrahams. With this solid base the Baa Baas won quality ball. 15 minutes into the half and 20 yards out the BaaBaas scrummed down. The infallible Flather picked up from the back of the scrum and punched it up close in the forwards. Abrahams crossed over on the 3rd phase proving again his pre-match ritual of sharing his breakfast with his team-mates was a good move. The ever reliable boot of Jules Samuel took the Baabaas into the lead for the first time. 5-7.

Law Society however did not relent. Some vigorous rucking - Sorry, but his head was truly underneath the ball! - saw the game heat up. Law Society scored again out wide but were unable to convert. The score remained 10-7 going into half time.

Baa Baas made some changes. Daniel Tufery moved into the 2nd row while Ant Cavalini enjoyed his come back after 6 weeks out. Their impact was noticeable. The backs continued to attack with vigour and the centre combination of Jackson and Ritchie continually broke the gain line testing Law Society's defence. Clean lineout ball from the towering Entwistle helped set up the next try which saw a break on the blind side. Dashing runs from Ian MacEchearn and Damien Maltwood combined with support from loose forwards saw Flather fall over the line in the corner. Samuals managed to convert from an acute angle putting the BaaBaas back into the lead. 10-14.

The final try was a an excellent team try an a fitting way to end the match. Quick ball from a lineout saw the ball move sweetly in the backs hands. A lovely sidestep from Jackson saw him finish the game with a deserved try.

Again Samuel converted finishing with 3 from 3. Final score 10-21

Simon Slee