AEI completed their third victory in the Leicestershire Merit Table after a somewhat stuttering performance. Despite an early try in the corner by Neil Morgan, the home team started stronger and were soon 15-5 ahead due to some sloppy AEI defending. Although AEI scarcely deserved it on their first half performance, Andy Sullivan brought the scores closer just before halftime with a typically bullish run.
After a stern half time talking to, and now with the wind and the slope to their advantage, AEI came out revitalised for the second half. Both forwards and backs now had some fluidity to their play and AEI began to push home their advantage. Second half tries for Richard Pinks, Rob Goode, Mark McDonough and Gary Storer were enough to seal the match before a late Anstey consolation. McDonough won man of the match for his all round selfless play (!) as well as his try and four conversions.