Gosport & Fareham crash'¦Â Heathens lose to old foes
It was a second successive defeat for the Gosport Park outfit.
And a match head coach George Hillan is keen to forget.
'˜It was a very disappointing day for all concerned with the club,'Â he said.
'˜We went into the game full of confidence and optimism.
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Hide Ad'˜During the week we looked sharp in two successful training sessions with record numbers (more than 60)Â attending.
'˜Our pre-match preparations went well and we looked ready for the challenge.
'˜We started well with some good phases of continuity and got into a good field position.
'˜After a turnover at our line-out, though, Eastleigh scored the opening try.
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Hide Ad'˜This affected our self-belief and confidence and we never really recovered.
'˜There are areas we need to concentrate on as a coaching team and as a collective.
'˜It is important we put this behind us and focus on our next game.'
Fareham Heathens failed to break their Sandown & Shanklin hoodoo as they suffered a 31-7 Hampshire premier defeat at Cams Alders.
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Hide AdIt has been a while since Heathens last got the better of the Hurricanes.
Head coach Dave Wheaton said: '˜After winning our opening game we went into it in a buoyant mood.
'˜Unfortunately we never got going and Sandown put us on the back foot from the start.
'˜Their well-drilled ball carriers broke the gain line and scored a quick try to leave us in shock.'
'˜We knew this was always going to be a test for us.
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Hide Ad'˜It is just disappointing because we know we can play much better.'
Heathens' only points came from a well-executed catch-and-drive line-out try by James Whitfield.
Locks Heath Pumas picked up their first win with a 22-13 success at Ventnor.
Tries from Josh Adams and Robbie Connell in the opening 12Â minutes gave the Pumas an early lead.
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Hide AdThey led 17-3 at the interval courtesy of a Sam Floyd try, which converted by Robbie Connell.
The second half saw the Pumas contain their hosts and secure a bonus point with a debut try from Alex Heron.