Alton's Senior Colts slipped to a 25-10 defeat against Petersfield at Penns Place but it was by no means all doom and gloom for the Anstey Park side.

A young and largely untested side competed keenly throughout and were rewarded with a try from centre Bart van Heerwijn.

Two late tries ensured a comfortable, if flattering, margin of victory for 'field, who were well worth their win.

Stuart Beale, one of a crop of U16s making their Colts debut, added a conversion and a penalty.

Alton have no league game this weekend as several of the players are involved

with County trials, but those not involved will play in a friendly against Gosport and Fareham.

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