C team (fixture 3) and B team (fixture 1)

The C team’s opposition were Derbyshire who until their relegation last year had been a regular Division 1 team. A tough match was therefore in prospect and so it proved. Although the Singles took their full haul of 10 points the Pairs were unable to make any headway, losing all games. However the Triples and the Fours only conceded 2 games between them and the final result of 25-15 (204-133) gave the team their 3rd consecutive victory.

Meanwhile, the B team played their first match in Division 1 against Durham who had also been promoted last season. The home match then had resulted in a 30-10 victory but several key players had since retired so the team was a little weakened. The Singles and Fours only managed 5 points between them but a full house of 10 in the Triples and 8 in the Pairs secured a 23-17 (192-156) result.