NORTH Midlands Under 19s lost 10-5 to Middlesex in their annual rugby union match at Finstall Park, Bromsgrove.

North Midlands had territorial supremacy for much of an entertaining game but conceded two tries before replying with a try from Bromsgrove win-ger David Wellavize.

John Easion, a lock from Kidderminster Carolians, also impressed in a solid team performance.

The U19s' next match is against Warwick-shire at Coundon Road, Coventry on October 3.