A not-so-happy result for DHRFC on the Saturday as they were soundly beaten by a powerful, trundling Aspen pack, and its canny, opportunistic backline complement.
Gentlemen of Aspen RFC laid claim to the top spot in their division with a resounding 31 – 5 victory over Denver Highlanders at a windswept Jacobs Park. Repeated forays into the Highlanders half saw prop David Howard across and away at the sixth minute for a 5-0 Aspen lead. Two Leif Gibson penalty attempts into the teeth of a merciless, buffeting wind fell short, and Aspen were well-served as wing Merritt Johnson crossed for a converted try midway through the first period. Relentless Aspen pressure saw Howard through again at halftime for a 17 – 0 Aspen lead.
Denver fought back, putting wing Ryan Diehl away, and drawing to a 17 – 5 margin at 68 minutes, and looked to be hunting the comeback. But Aspen responded quickly when center Andy Nichols crippled a fulsome Highlander backline attack, as he thieved a searching, far-slung, prayerful pass, and returned same 70 yards for a 24 – 7 Aspen advantage. Nichols finalized the scoring at the whistle with a try as Aspen picked up the bonus point and looked toward their Glendale match next Saturday with confidence.
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