

With both clubs drawing a "bye" for this cup round, a friendly was organised at Witham.
Burnham got off to a flying start with a try from Tommy Hart in the first 2 minutes, closely following another by Robert in the 5th minute.
An excellent charge from Teddy in his first match back from injury demonstrated he means business. Burnham continued to drive forward with energy and pass which the score to increase to 0-20 with Tries from Harry T and ChiChi. Harry T converting ChiChis try to make it 0-22
Trys were coming thick and fast in the second phase of the first half with tries from ChiChi, James N and Mason, quickly taking the score to 0-37. Another successful conversion from Harry T put the score at 0-39
Witham unfortunately lost a couple of players due to injury, so a few Burnham players arranged to swap shirts in order to keep the game alive.
The second half started in a similar pattern as the first half with Kieran E and James D adding to the total. 0-49
Witham took a consolatory try with support from the borrowed Burnham team, taking the score to 5-49.
Another two tries from Kieran E and a conversion from Harry T brought the final score to 5-61.
It was a spirited performance from Burnham which score a marked improve in game play and team work.
Man of the Match - Kieran E
Tries: Kieran E x 3
Tommy Hart x 1
Robert x 1
ChiChi x 2
Harry T x 1
James M x 1
James D x 1
Mason x 1
Conversions: Harry T x 3