Upminster played at a pace that did not agree with Billericay on Saturday, and the visitors just did not get into gear in the second half.

Billericay opened the scoring, the try deriving from a line out, won by Steve Clow, and a big drive over from the pack, and John Bailey claimed the score which came after 25 minutes.

10 minutes later Billericay were back at Upminster's try line with a great backs move, but the last pass went astray.

Just before half time, another good move from the Billericay backs resulted in a try for new signing Philip Parmenter. John Stevens converted the try and the score stood at 12-0 at half time.

In the second period, Upminster began to dominate, spurred on by a high number of supporters.

Their backs were extremely quick and as soon as they had possession of the ball, it always looked like they could make something of it and score a quick try.

After 15 minutes they did just that, and converted and within another five minutes the hosts scored again.

This time the conversion went wide of the posts to leave the score all square at 12-12.

Billericay continued to struggle to make an impression on the game, and they brought on bringing on former Upminster player Andy White at number 7, but he did not make his usual good impact on the proceedings.

The visitors only other points were earned from a penalty, by Stevens.

However, Upminster were also awarded a penalty which brought the scores level again at 15-15.

Billericay tried grimly to hold on, even a draw would have suited them, but with the light fading fast, and their supporters in full cry, Upminster scored another try.

It was converted and it was all over for Billericay, with only a few players that could say that they played well, among them being flanker Messar Hughes, Philip Parmenter and Steve Clow.

Billericay now have a two week break over the Christmas and New Year period, and their next game, on January 8, is a league match, at home to Old Cooperians.

The third team will also be at home, to Brentwood IVs, and Billericay II's will be away at Shadwell.

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