Gravesend went into this match having only lost once all season and coming off the back of a 65-0 thumping of Tunbridge Wells the previous week. However, we were facing Thanet, a team that had not lost at all and were the only team above Gs in the league.

Captain Harrington was determined that everyone realised the importance of this game and from the moment the warm up began it was clear that Gs meant business. A large crowd, including both 1st and 2nd team representatives, gathered at the side of the pitch for what was destined to be a fiercely contested match.

Thanet’s huge pack decided our game plan - run! From Gravesend 3  45 V 12 Thanet 4

the first whistle Gs pacey, adventurous backs were supported by a pack that refused to be bullied. After going 3 tries up after some spectacular running rugby, Gs were under the cosh for the last part of the 1st half but defended with determination- conceding only one try in this period.

The second half was a different tale with flowing moves from wing to wing, with some cracking offloads put a tiring Thanet side to the sword. Outstanding performances from Coats, Luck, Saward and Delay.

Gs move towards the Christmas break with only one game remaining and I hope that the blend of youth and experience can continue to flourish.