■ By MO SHER
Hampshire …20
Hertfordshire 29
DIVISION One newcomers Hampshire pushed last season’s runners up, Hertfordshire, all the way.
Tries from Wayne Dugan, Curtis Barnes and Charlie Stonehill kept the hosts in the contest but Hertfordshire’s forward power ensured they opened their campaign with a win.
Dugan’s smart finish, latching on to Robbie Searle’s delicate kick, settled Hampshire after they had soaked up plenty from the visiting forwards.
The lead was shortlived as Nick Hankin scampered over from close range. Sam Lunnon’s first of the a...