Berwick Sevens: Double disappointment for Kelso as four-try Jones shines for Selkirk

Jones touched down for four in the final as his Selkirk side outplayed Kelso, who had reached their second Borders sevens final in 24 hours, by 52-19.

But after losing to Hawick on Saturday, Kelso were no match for Selkirk's pace and power with young Ryan Godsmack making his debut for the winners.

Selkirk were always in control with other tries from captain Fraser Harkness, who put in three vital defensive tackles and scored seven tries overall and Callum Johnstone.

Kelso's key scores came from Greg Minto and Euan Ford. Kelso were never stretched except in their semi-final win over Jed-Forest when Ian Moody's late try clinched a final place.

Selkirk coasted into the final without being really tested.

The hosts were also faced with three withdrawals, the Denmark Vikings, who were unable to travel due to the Icelandic volcanic ash crisis, which has halted all air flights, as well as local sides Duns and Earlston.

The two major surprises were the defeat of the holders, Watsonians, in round two by Jed while Berwick shocked Hawick, a shadow of the side, which had won their own tournament a day earlier.

But there were no major surprises at Hawick where the hosts, fielding their strongest side, ousted Kelso by 31-26 in a Borders-dominated tournament.

Hawick had been in the last four Mansfield Park sevens finals – and they made it three wins in a row, but were made to fight all the way for their success.

The lead changed hands three times before Neil Renwick scored the second of his two tries in the final to clinch the Plumbline-sponsored tournament.

Early scores from Gary Johnstone and Michael Robertson, both converted by Graham Hogg, were cancelled out by tries from MeeKael Hartley and Greg Minto. Euan Ford added the conversions.

Hartley was sent to the sin-bin for two minutes for a challenge on Hogg, but Kelso surged ahead for a 21-14 half-time lead, Gary Mulroy's try being converted by Ford.

Renwick's double and a try by Keith Davies gave Hawick the cup, but not before Alan Haig's try made it too close for comfort.

It was sweet revenge, too. Hawick and Kelso had last met in the Scremerston final in 1997 when Kelso emerged successful.

Selkirk now lead the Kings of the Sevens series from Kelso and Jed-Forest with five tournaments to go.

Next weekend sees the circuit move to Langholm on the Saturday and Peebles on the Sunday. The following weekend is Gala and Earlston, with the finale at Jed-Forest on 8 May.