Burton 3s 12 - 26 Melbourne 2s

Melbourne fielded a second team against Burton. With a squad if 17, only 2 players were over 23 years old and Thanks to Steve Bell and Rob Foster for joining the 2s.

Burton were a bigger side but Melbourne scrum was dominant early on

The first 15 minutes were scoreless before the Sam Hancock show with Sam scoring hattrick in 6 minutes. First 2 were from short range and the 3rd finished off a fine move.

Burton hit back and half time was 19-12

Second half saw Burton playe to their strength in the pack and test Melbourne defence which was good.

Burton did score on 59 minutes.

Both sides were frustrated by the referees speed on the whistle.

Uncontested last 10 mnutes after Cooke-Rogers came off injured.

Final play of the game saw Andy Martin scythe through and score.

Rob Foster converted 3

Team
Ballington, Bell, Cooke-Rogers, Benstead, G Cooper, Lawson, Rooth, Vincent, Slater, Hancock, Foster, Toplis, Brill, Callaghan, Bigland, Ilott, Martin