Monmouth's Festival of Rugby last Sunday (10th September) was enhanced by their Veterans XV in their striking new pink and blue strip, sponsored by MGM Sports, beating near neighbours Berry Hill 24-22.
In front of the biggest crowd Chippenham has seen in years, the teams to a man did themselves proud with spectacular scores and good hard but clean graft from individuals who knew exactly what to do, even if it was at a slightly lesser pace than they probably achieved in their prime.
Even Monmouth MP David Davies turned out to his credit, although a bit of coaching would be advisable if his rugby prowess is to match his well known athletics and boxing pursuits.
Monmouth played the better in terms of running three-quarter play in the first half, with full back Dave Brace gaining two tries and 'Dapper' Vaughan on the left wing another.