By JON EDWARDS
Twist and shout: Dom Lespierre breaks two tackles to propel himself over the try line for OEs
PICTURES: Ian Carter
GAVIN Lach hailed his side’s defence as Old Elthamians stole the bragging rights in the first-ever competitive South London derby between two clubs situated less than three miles apart.
Blackheath were forced to play catch-up after being stunned by a three-try Elthamians salvo in a breathless opening eight minutes, and although they enjoyed plenty of possession and territory in this pulsating encounter, they could only breach the home line in the closi...