At 46-14 this is Lasswade’s biggest margin of defeat for several seasons.

It’s obvious that there had been some availability problems when the team sheet showed a number of out of position selections, a couple of older heads appearing as first pick and a couple of debut appearances. The Bank Holiday and the early start needed for this trip may have been factors. Not a situation you want for an away visit to a team that finished in the upper half of the Division last year.

Whatever the explanation, the hosts had earned the bonus point from four converted tries with five minutes to spare in the first half. The visitors only managed one from Nick Elliot, converted by Orsi for a half time score of 28-7.

The second period was only slightly better for Lasswade, restricting Gordonians to two tries, a conversion and two penalties while Robertson added to his personal try tally by finishing off a signature catch and drive for Orsi to add the two points.

After just three competitive games, Lasswade has been forced to call on 29 different players already. While this may show some strength in depth it is not good for continuity,

This Saturday GHK travel to Hawthornden. Relegated from Division 1 Last season They have kicked off this one with a 12-90 hammering of Greenock in the Cup followed by a 13-13 home draw against Preston Lodge. Kick off 3pm.