- Huge disappointment for Melrose at the Greenyards – bullied out of it by their persistent and obdurate nemesis. They are, however, still a very special sort of team – who lost the battle to Ayr – but who are still favourite to win the war – though their odds have perceptively lengthened.
- Currie Chieftains are maybe hitting their straps at just the right time. Having battled hard to beat Ayr at Millbrae last time out, they turned on the style against Boroughmuir – and must surely await Melrose this coming Saturday with an assured glow.
- A designated stand-by date – and four important players disappear on ‘pre-arranged’ holiday! Heriot’s more or less got what they deserved at Mansfield – but it was tough on Marr and Boroughmuir.
- Ayr did what they needed to do against Melrose – and they did it well – despite two yellow-cards and an injury to Pete McCallum. Tight game-plan – constantly in the opposition’s faces – dominant set-piece – oppressive driving maul – offensive defence – playing for the full 80 minutes. Ayr rugby old style!
- “First class” was Stevie Lawrie’s assessment as Watsonians hammered Marr by ten tries to one – laying down a marker for their crucial derby match at Goldenacre next week. Presumably Heriots will present a much more robust challenge – but you can only beat what is in put down in front of you – and on Saturday they did that in spades!
- Another very difficult afternoon for Boroughmuir at Malleny – compounded by the result at Mansfield. Colin Renton hit the nail on the head in his match report: “Boroughmuir have plenty of spirit and no little skill and this was another gutsy performance. However, the league table does not lie and they desperately need to start winning” – and it has to be next week at Marr!