Coventry Saracens 17
Alcester 13
For the third time in a month, Alcester returned from Coventry empty handed.
They followed up recent losses at Stoke Old Boys and Pinley with defeat at the first hurdle of the Shield competition, against a Saracens side who operate a division below them in the league structure.
Alcester made four personnel and a further four positional changes for the game including being forced to start without a recognised no 8, although Mark Kilbride stood in well for his first senior side start in three seasons after surgery to rebuild his cruciate ligament in his left knee.
Tries and penalties were accredited to Matt Qwynn, and John Dover and Alcester lock Andy Taylor was sent off. Alcester's next game is on November 29th, with the visit of unbeaten leaders Manor Park.
Alcester 2nd XV 27 Old Yardleians 2nd XV 0.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article