Three tries apiece by Rich Pinks and Paul Thompson were the highlight of this game which was largely dominated by the AEI backs. Indeed, in a game of hatricks, hooker Rich Stephens also took at least three strikes against the head as the AEI pack showed their strength at the opposition scrums. Meanwhile Nick Elliott, starting the game in the unfamiliar position of flanker, scored five conversions which enhanced his already growing reputation with the boot.
In a game where AEI welcomed back a number of players after prolonged absences, it was typical that the injury list should again be increased with injuries to Paul Eaton and Chris Hague likely to keep them out of this weekends key match against Newbold.