ALL BLACKS SLIP UP

Even though they were out-scored by three tries to two, Daventry should have won this game and will regret not capitalising on a heavy period of pressure towards the end of the first-half. A converted try by Lee Collett after some good cohesive forward play meant Daventry held a 13-8 first-half lead.

A bulldozing run from the Casuals prop meant they went into the break still in touch.

For the first time this season Daventry seemed solid in the scrum with Billy Carter's experience proving crucial upfront.
Despite the arrival of Steven Rolt, at times Daventry never got going in the second-half mainly due to the injury sustained by influential fly-half Alex Rose.

Scoring chances were few and far between in a poor second-half.

A pushover try from Casuals brought them back into the game at 13-13 before they were reduced to 14 men.

Daventry lacked penetration and should have kept the ball in the tight where they seemed far more comfortable with the back row of Martyn Skinner, Tom David and Alistair Brighton impressing.

With 10 minutes to go, sloppy play allowed Casuals under the posts for a gift seven points.

Michael Hewitt made up for his error with a terrific burst of speed to leave the Casuals' defence floundering and level the scores at 20-20.

This week Daventry travel to Wellingborough in a tough away fixture.