Hertfordshire's younger forward struggled in the scrums and at times they ran out of numbers in the loose wither the consequent defensive errors giving Middlesex some scoring opportunities. The backs did well with a limited supply of ball and Tim Gray (Bournemouth & Letchworth) Herts skipper had an outstanding game at centre playing a major part in both the visitor's second half tries. Both wings also showed their paces when given their opportunity.

Middlesex, playing with the strong cold wind in the first half, were soon 12 points up, but Herts then replied with a try by second row Gareth Briggenshaw (Tring), after winning good ruck ball. That was Herts only score of the half and with Middlesex adding two unconverted tries and a penalty the score was 25-5 at half time.

Middlesex increased their lead with another try immediately on the resumption, but then Herts made good use of the wind to take up some attacking positions. Gray was involved twice in the movement that eventually put Greg Bezzer (Fullerians) in for try after 7 minutes. Middlesex replied with a converted try, but Herts had the last word when Gray made a great individual run and put Aaron MacDougall (Hemel Hempstead) over for try.

Hertfordshire: Peter Fermse (Hemel Hempstead); Ollie Forrest (Hertford), Tim Gray (Bournemouth & Letchworth) (Capt), Adam Shaw (Ampthill), Greg Bezzer (Fullerians; Jack Reilly (Tabard), Sam Clapham (Tring); Paul Brown (Bishop's Stortford), Ben Solez (Welwyn), Will Freestone (Welwyn), Craig South (Hertford), Gareth Briggenshaw (Tring), Mile Dempsey (Fullerians), Craig Bailey (Hemel Hempstead), Tom Jankowski (Welwyn),

Replacements (all used): James Costen (Old Albanian), Aaron MacDougall (Hemel Hempstead), Elliot Birkbeck (Old Northamptonians), Dean Stoner (Welwyn), Nick Panton (Hitchin)