Hawks are in the semi finals of the Shield having been awarded a walkover
Hawick YM could not raise a team as they encountered front row problems
Hawks can take no satisfaction from this whatsoever as it is a worrying reflection on the state of the sport

From Hawick YM website
The club have reluctantly pulled out of the cup-tie against Glasgow Hawks on Saturday.
The huge amount of injuries at the club is the main reason for the call-off.
However, you can still see the club in action this weekend at Berwick sevens.
Ym have been drawn against Earlston in the first round with a 1.00 o’clock kick off.

This article was originally posted on 16-Apr-2009, 17:14 by Hugh Barrow.
Last updated by Hugh Barrow on 17-Apr-2009, 08:13.