AS surprises go, it was hardly in the Japanese class but try telling that to the Melrose supporters who watched their side surrender a commanding lead to allow Boroughmuir to pull off a 34-25 success at the Greenyards.
Tries in the last seven minutes from Jack Cosgrove and Chris Laidlaw stunned the Borderers, who had racked up three scores in the first quarter. Laidlaw completed a fine all-round display by slotting four conversions and two penalties.
Glasgow Hawks made it two wins on the trot as they snuffed out the challenge of Stirling County by 25-15 on their own patch.
Jack McFarlane, George Horne and Rob Beattie were their touchdown scorers, while Gregor Hunter slotted a series of crucial kicks. The home men had their moments, but they couldn't turn pressure into points when it mattered.
Graham Wilson was the toast of champions Heriot's as he inspired them to a 36-26 victory against a spirited Hawick outfit at Goldenacre. The scrum half notched two tries, four conversions and a penalty for a haul of 21 points.
The Greens played a full part in the entertainment and their four touchdowns earned them a well-deserved bonus point.
Plucky Selkirk went close to snapping up their first top flight triumph in an error-strewn affair, Currie's experience told as they edged a 21-16 win at Malleny Park. Each side carved out two touchdowns, with many other chances being squandered.
In the end, it was the superior goal kicking of Currie's James Semple that settled the contest. He landed one conversion and three penalties.
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