After last years turbulent fixture, Bromsgrove knew that this game in Gloucester would be a big test of both their mental and physical strength.

Old Richians u15s 12

Bromsgrove u15s 12

Bromsgrove started well but on a boggy, bumpy pitch, too many handling errors halted many of their characteristic pick-up and drive plays.

The opening score did however come from an attacking scrum when number eight Sam Parish picked up and burst through, allowing the backs to release Martyn Hubbleday for a stylish try which the winger also converted.

After the restart, a clever kick ahead by outside half James Upton allowed Hubbleday's scoring pace to grab a diving touchdown for his second try.

Richians dug deep and levelled the scores with a converted and unconverted try.

Bromsgrove were denied further scores from two late thrusts from James Hall and Tom Crook and and had to settle for a diplomatic draw.