Saxons want to hear the noise

Inside knowledge and a never-say-die attitude edged Stourbridge Saxons to a thrilling last minute victory over National One high-fliers Blackheath at the weekend.

Now director of rugby Neil Mitchell wants a noisy Black Country crowd to cheer them to a third straight win when London Scottish head to Stourton Park on Saturday.

Centre Charlie Hayter wrapped up a dramatic 33-31 win in south London, capping a dynamic display from the Saxons against a side with just one defeat against their name going into the match.

Captain Ben Hughes claimed two first-half tries with the others coming from winger Matt Williams and back row James Rodley, while Cameron Brown kicked four conversions.

Mitchell said: "It was an incredible finish and it just shows that the players don't care where they are, they will keep at it until the end.

"You just don't go to a club second in the league, who have only lost narrowly to Tynedale away, and get the win. It was a tremendous performance and will send a message to those looking at the scores from the weekend.

"It wasn't a perfect performance by any stretch of the imagination but, apart from Tynedale, Blackheath is the hardest place to go in the league.

"To come away with five points – for the first time this season – was excellent."

Saxons hooker Liam Wordley was a favourite with the Rectory Field crowd before his rugby career took him to Stourbridge via Cornwall.

Mitchell explained: "It was handy having Liam in the camp because we knew what they had – a big, hard-rolling pack up front and a quick back three.

"We now need the people of the Black Country to come and watch us against London Scottish – a big, big spending team.

"We made our mark on Saturday but we need to build that support at home and create an atmosphere.

"We are too quiet – we need rugby supporters from the region to get behind us and come and see the running rugby we are playing. I think that, if we can stay clear of injuries, we will surprise a few this year.

"If anyone wants to enjoy some exciting rugby then they should come along to Stourton Park."