It was still grey and overcast, for the AIL2B game between Instonians and near neighbours Belfast Harlequins, at Shaw’s Bridge. Instonians were 8 from 8, with 8 try bonus points, while Belfast Harlequins languished in 8thplace.

A break and pass to David Whitten opened the scoring for Instonians, after 6 minutes. Ruairi O’Farrell’s conversion put Instonians 7-0 up. 

Quins countered with a try from a driving maul, after 9 minutes, before Charlie Beattie’s 21st minute penalty goal gave Quins an 8-7 lead. Chris Larmour’s 23rd minute try, followed by Beattie’s conversion put Quins 15-7 up.

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