SOUTH OF SCOTLAND
v NORTHUMBERLAND
Netherdale, 30 December 2009

EXCLUSIVE PICTURES FROM THE GAME AT NETHERDALE
BY ROB GRAY OF

Bruce McNeil breaks two tackles as Fraser Thomson looks on

Garry Elder prepares to hand off Andy Shell with Fraser Harkness in support

The South of Scotland charge led by two-try scorer Ross Miller

Northumberland's Andy Sutherland eludes Scott Wight and Neil Darling

John Dalziel, Neil Darling and Mike McVie ready to pounce on Ashley Smith

The scoreboard makes excellent reading with still half an hour to play

Captain Scott Wight lifts the QUBE Challenge Trophy for the first time

The South of Scotland squad all played their part in a sweet victory ...

... and this picture illustrates exactly why this game is loved by all.
Both teams come together in friendship at the end of the match.
Northumberland played their part in making it a memorable occasion.
Roll on the return leg south of the border!