Sherborne 2nd XV faced a tough challenge in their away fixture against Millfield School, a team known for their well-drilled approach and layered attacking strategy. Early on, Sherborne struggled defensively, with their narrow positioning allowing Millfield to exploit gaps and score several tries. However, as the match progressed, the defence became more organised, and when the team was able to maintain a consistent line speed, they disrupted Millfield’s flow effectively. Sherborne's resilience in defence began to show, though they still faced challenges containing the opposition's varied attacking phases.

In attack, while Sherborne lacked the structure that could have helped them capitalise on key moments, they nonetheless produced a number of brilliant individual efforts that led to four excellent tries. The team showed their ability to break through Millfield’s defence, demonstrating flashes of creativity and power. Despite these positive moments, the game’s final score of 52-26 reflected Millfield’s overall dominance, particularly in the first half, where they established a lead Sherborne found difficult to claw back. Although the result wasn’t in their favour, Sherborne’s improved organisation and moments of attacking brilliance were promising signs for future fixtures.