Towcestrians defence of the Alliance Cup saw them progress into the final in a hard fought encounter away at Bugbrooke, in difficult conditions Tows built up a 15 point lead in the first half with a gale force wind at their backs, tries from Mat Yuill and Pepe Nanci, Yuill converting one and adding a penalty, this proved to be too much for the home side who finished with one converted try, Tows await the winners of the second semi final between Olney and Northampton Old Scouts.