HAWICK 20, EDINBURGH ACCIES 12
After two dissappointing defeats in a row, Hawick got their campaign back on track with a convincing win over old rivals Edinburgh Accies at Mansfield Park. As last week, this was again a game of two halves with the strong breeze blowing towards Denholm and Hawick again played with the wind in the first half. In the backs, Man of the match, Rory Hutton, played a Captain's role at stand off with a fine display and Barry Sutherland made some telling breaks from fullback. The forwards were more than a match for their opponents, with a very solid scrum and the lineout working to good effect. As ever, Andy Wilson was popping up everywhere and all his hard work earned him two good touchdowns.
With the strong breeze in their favour in the first half, Hawick failed to take real advantage and most of the play was in midfield. Criag Neish slotted a first minute penalty and another in 28 minutes to reach halftime with a slender 6-0 lead and with the prospect of facing the elements for the next forty minutes.
Hawick started the second half with much more purpose and the forwards took control and kept the game tight with some excellent driving play and ball retension. With Accies reduced to 14 men, Hawick took full advantage. A fine Craig Neish break ended with Andy Wilson's first try and four minutes later from a five metre scrum, the flanker drove over for his second, both were well converted by Neish to give Hawick a comfortable 20-0 lead going into the last quarter. Accies finished the stronger and scored two late consolation tries but Hawick were certainly the better team on the day and recorded a well deserved win by 20 points to 12.

Team:- Barry Sutherland, Colin Murray, Craig Neish, Rory Scott, Michael Graham, Rory Hutton, Kevin Reid, Simon Fleetwood, Matt Landels, Geoff Cross, Michael Robertson, Ryan Hogg, Nick McTaggart, Andy Wilson and David Lowrie.
Subs:- Bruce Campbell, Steven Anderson, Sean Linton, Gavin Petrie and Nicky Little