A great win for Rainham with Rikki Clarke producing his best form to secure a maximum. He was made to fight all the way by Karl Rideout, winning 11,8 in the fifth, the other matches being more straight forward. 
Mark Steeden picked up a brace, which included two fifth leg victories, with reserve Gary Hentschell almost producing an upset, just going down 15,13 in the decider.The former was halted from his maximum by Karl Rideout, 11,6 at the death. Dave Barr also registered a double,which included a terrific fourth leg victory over Paul Homewood. Boxley fought hard for a fifth leg doubles win, despite losing one leg 11,1!

Written by: David McAulay