Gravesend go on the attack against Sidcup

Gravesend overcame Sidcup in the clash of two unbeaten sides to go top of London 1 South on Saturday.

Despite the home side having a weight-disadvantage of almost a stone per man, Jon Clements and James Harris grabbed the tries as the the home side recorded a 13-9 win at Rectory Field to leapfrog their opponents.

Old Gravesendians received a lesson in finishing from Medway as they were crushed 44-6 at home in London 3 South East.

The depleted Old Gs brought Marcus D’Cunha out of retirement for the game while Gavin Bright made his debut on the other wing.

Richard Oxtoby kicked a penalty in the first half but the home side went in 30-3 behind despite having had their share of possession. A lack of clinical finishing and frequent errors cost the Old Gs.

Full-back Matthew Holdstock kicked a drop goal after the break.

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