In a game Boston had to win to avoid the imminent threat of relegation, they were comprehensively outplayed by the visitor’s strong running back division, who enjoyed their day in the sun.With nearest rivals Worksop gaining a draw against Kesteven, Boston now face the reality of relegation, as even if they were to win their last game away next week against Mellish, Worksop have a superior points difference.The home side struggled from the kick off to contain the pacy Melborne threequarters, who aided by some indifferent tackling, were allowed too much freedom and kept the score board ticking over all afternoon.Boston’s points in the first half came courtesy of two penalties, via the boot of flyhalf Tom Brooks. At half time the home side trailed by 6 – 36.For Boston the highlight of the second half was a try by Jack Stokes, which came from a set scrum and a strong run by Jason Pedbury, whose off load was gratefully received by Jack to score under the posts. The conversion by Tom Brooks would be Boston’s last points.Boston travel to Mellish on Saturday to play their last league game.
BostonA Buckberry, C Dowse, I Sampson, N Lane, J Pedley, R Linnell, J Stokes, R Worth, D Betteridge, T Brooks, S Bourne R Taylor, L Smith, P Stubley, J CleaverReplacementsK Doig, F Cannon.Tom and Paul Jarvis Brothers UpdateTwo ex Boston players received good news recently in terms of representation honoursPaul Jarvis- younger brother of Tom, has been selected for the England Universities 12 player squad for the British University Games in Edinburgh on April 14th and 15th 2010. Older brother Tom, currently playing in Italy for club side Florentine, has been called up to play for Gloucester in the forthcoming County Championship.
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