Leading 5-0 shortly before half time, Old Colstonians looked well set to kick on and secure victory at a sunny BS16 but basic errors after half time gave Frampton Cotterel a way back into the game and Frampton needed no second invitation to earn a 19-5 win.

OC’S had looked solid up to that point without being spectacular. Doug Palmers try was well taken and Frampton looked to be on the back foot.

But missed tackles and several needless penalties after half time lost OC’s their advantage as Frampton went over to score their first converted try of the game to make the score line 5-7 to the visitors.

There was still a chance for Old Colstonians to reclaim the upper hand but they ran slap bang into a strong Frampton defence before another basic error led to another try being run in by the awayside.

Colstonians earnt themselves a penalty in front of the posts with fifteen minutes remaining which was taken well by Tom Heayel to give the OC’s an additional 3 points making the score 8-14.

However, just as Colstonians thought their luck was changing Framton had men over and were able to ship the ball quickly down the line to their winger who went over in the corner for the final try of the game.

Credit to Frampton who pounced upon the errors and whose set piece was rock solid throughout. Their defense was also first class on the day. They did the basic things well.

Within minutes of the second half restarting, Frampton had turned a 5-0 deficit into a 5-7 lead and never looked back.

Their renowned defence then kept Colstonians at bay, repelling several decent close range attacks by Hugh McGilveray at inside centre and the Colstonians pack before pouncing upon a turnover and scoring from range to really take the game away from the OC’s.

It was an incredible turnaround as Old Colstonians had looked so in control in the first half and a convincing win looked on the cards.

However, the nature of the Frampton Cotterell comeback left Old Colstonians almost blinking in disbelief although it was clear to see that they hadn’t helped the situation with some silly mistakes.

Defeat will come as a bitter blow though especially given the platform laid in the first half and a tough week lies ahead with a trip to North Bristol next weekend.

Conditions were set fair at Colstons. There was no hint of rain although there was a low sun as the second half got underway. Both sides came out as announced meaning Westy made his first appearance for the OC’s in the 2011/2012 season.

It was a bright opening from Colstons who were quickly looking to put some width on the ball but got little change out of a rugged Frampton defence.

The home side's first attack was a promising one as they pushed Frampton back well into their own 22 until Colstons conceded several penalties to ease the pressure.

Frampton dominated the next few minutes pushing Colstons back into their half and up towards their try line to the point where OC’s were actually defending on their own line. However a knocked forward ball going into contact by the Frampton forwards returned possession back to the home side and the ball was kicked to safety by fly half Sam Kurtz.

Great team work between Sam Kurtz and Hugh McGilveray almost opened Frampton as Hugh powered through the middle but the defence held - just. The first quarter ended with little to choose between the two sides.

However, the Old Colstonians dominance in the scrums almost cost Frampton as the OC’s turned over a number against the head giving No.8 Daniel Acford several opportunities to pick from the base and attack down the flanks followed by several forwards phases before being past out to the backs however the Frampton Cotterell defence regrouped each time just in time to end the danger.

Kurtz was starting to take the game by the scruff of the neck and rolled a couple of lovely touch finders into Frampton territory to keep his side moving forward and in the right areas of the pitch.

Both teams tried to force the pace as half time approached and both sides looked to be building momentum in attack until poor handling killed promising moves. Colstons had enjoyed the better of the first half but had perhaps been guilty of trying to move the ball too quickly.

Old Colstonians didn't help themselves as the second half began as Frampton gathered the restart and evaded tacklers to get their side on the front foot and launch incessant pressure in the OC’s 22.

And the try followed as the Frampton centre stepped inside his man from quick scrum ball and his stretch just made the line. The try was converted as Frampton went into the lead for the first time.

Old Colstonians looked for an immediate response and good work from the backs set up a possible catch and drive opportunity but a knock on ended the threat.

The momentom of the game remained at full speed well into the second half which was starting to show from the Clostonians forwards as a number of balls were lost due to the lack of support play.

When Colstonians were penalised for a forward pass Frampton extended the lead to 14-5.

A strong Colstonians scrum gave OC’s a glimmer of hope as No.8 Daniel Acford picked from the base and made a couple of yards to within three meters of the Frampton line however the breakthrough remained elusive.

Old Colstonians didn't throw in the towel and continued to put pressure on Frampton however as the game came drew to a close Frampton put the final nail in the coffin with their last try of the game which all but ended the home sides hopes of a fairytale comeback and Old Colstonians were left to reflect on one that slipped away.

The entire team played with determination for the full 80mins in a game which was physical and fast. The Old Colstonians now move on to a tough away fixture against North Bristol.

Man of the match was awarded to Hugh McGilveray.