Hartpury lads retain title with late killer blow from Stratford

By JOE BYRNES
WEDNESDAY’S Twickenham final will surely be reflected upon as one of the greats after Hartpury’s last gasp 27-24 victory over Cardiff Met ensured the Gloucester sid retained the trophy.
Having trailed 20-3 at the break, Cardiff Met responded to take the lead 24-20 only for Luke Stratford to score in the final play.
Winning captain Tom Pashley saluted the character of his men. He said: “It’s a reflection of our season, digging deep when the times are bad and fair play to the lads for sticking in there.”
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