Andover and Winchester fell to away-day defeats. The latter went down 26-5 at Sidcup, while the former were on the receiving end of the other All Blacks - Old Mid-Whitgiftian 43-8.

There was an emotional moment in Havant's second London Division 1 defeat of the season with the return of Matt Hart at fly-half for his first game for four years.

Hart, who was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease at the age of 17 and was hospitalised for some time following his enforced retirement from the game three seasons ago while playing for Basingstoke, kicked three penalties as the side he has been coaching lost 20-9 at Bishop's Stortford.

It was little surprise as the Havant injury list lengthens to include a full back division and more than half the regular pack members. But it was a fine effort considering, and many players are being given valuable experience.

Alresford maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a 30-7 triumph over winless Kingsclere.