LEWES 2nd's BLASTED OUT OF CUP BY HOVE

In this Salver Cup match played at the Stanley Turner Ground, an outstanding Hove 3rd XV completely dominated the match from start to finish, beating a much-changed Lewes 2nd's by 12 -81. Although the first half was a much closer affair - Hove leading 7 -28 at the break after Lewes had scored a fine try by speedy right-winger Johnny Wilmour, converted by Josh Farr - the visitors pulled away in the second half, scoring at will due to a combination of fine, all-round attacking rugby and too many unforced errors from the hosts. Lewes's sole reply during this turbulent period was an unconverted try from Farr.

Lewes 1st 's- without a game due to Cup fixtures elsewhere - return to League duties on Saturday with a crunch match away to local rivals Haywards Heath, k.o. 2.30pm, for what may well turn out to be a defining moment insofar as League placings are concerned.