Bolton Suffer Respectable Defeat at the Hands of Aspull 1st XV

Now in a period of rebuilding the Aspull 1st XV proved too strong for the able 4th XV going down to a respectable 17-7 scoreline.

However notable performances from Jason Patel, Carl Vines and Chad Boyce ensured that the team played with a strength of purpose throughout the game.

Winger Phil 'Cathy' Caswell returning from injury provided Bolton with their solitary score however taking note of the calibre of the opposition this is an excellent result from a team which will surely show more promise as the season progresses.