BERWICK 7, HAWICK 31
Hawick travelled to Scremerston for their first match in this season's Border League campaign. The selected Hawick team consisted of some seasoned campaigners ans some young players eager to make a name for themselves. The match was played in perfect Spring like conditions with both teams keen to throw the ball about at every opportunity.
The home side were first on the scoreboard with a converted try after five minutes. Hawick were level shortly afterwards when Barry Sutherland found the gap to score under the sticks which Craig Neish converted. Hawick took the lead after fifteen minutes when Dean McCracken scored an unconverted try. A great move from their own half with both forwards and backs combining well, finished with Lee Armstrong scoring which Craig Neish converted. Half time score Berwick 7, Hawick 19.
The second half started well for Hawick when Neil Douglas forced his way over at the posts for another converted try to seal the bonus point for the visitors. Berwick came more into the match and were only prevented from scoring by some excellent Hawick defence. Nick McTaggart score an unconverted try fifteen minutes from full time to complete the scoring and a good start to this season's Border League

Team:- Steven Anderson, Neil Douglas, Dean McCracken, Craig Neish, Lee Armstrong, Barry Sutherland, Kevin Reid, Simon Fleetwood, Garry Douglas, David Richardson, Gavin Petrie, Keith Millar, Nick McTaggart, Ross Gibson and David Lowrie.
Subs:- Josh Farmer, Scott McLeod, Martin Punter, Watt Davies and Barry Hill.