On a weekend when cards dominated the premiership for contact near the head this game had its fair share but not for the trend which could change the face of rugby. Deliberate knock forward was the stronger theme today but with some four yellows and soggy pitch it was probably post Xmas fitness which could have had a bigger impact on the outcome.

Wheatley who missed a sitter in front of the posts went on to score a seven pointer after a series of Boar errors, the additional points being more difficult than their missed penalty....fortunately.

Speedster and late call up Seb Perry reduced the deficit going in twice on the left wing and Blanchard who scored next to the posts settled earlier concerns. With a penalty each and at 20-10 things looked more comfortable for the Boar than the conditions of play.

A stop start affair throughout things looked comfortable until late on when the visitors scored from broken field play as Boar tired, a chance for the hosts to kick at goal was declined and the subsequent turnover made things unbearable from the sidelines as Wheatley camped in the Boar half....déjà vu?

Cue the final whistle.

Boar 20 Wheatley 17

Mentions

Seb Perry, a late call up and two critical tries.

4 yellows I think...2 each?

Where did al the spectators suddenly come from?

Sam 'Henson' Cover denied a certain score by advantage not being played

Martin I prefer Cling film Realey.

Emily the physio, a fine administrator of vaseline.

Pete Boulton...Boars biggest social media supporter.

On that note its time to join Toby Perry with the odd glass of red!

Well done guys, Shield Final in the 40th Year ....what yah doing on the 18/19th March?

Is it Super Saturday 6 Nations, Cheltenham Festival or playing for the Boar?

Blue Boar 1977 - 2017