Havant were dispatched 40-14, a bonus point win, Footes Lane remains a stronghold, even the sun was out.

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Pictured: Josh Poullet stretches for the ball at the front of the lineout.

Winger Anthony Armstrong scored a hattrick, and there were also tries from Jack Colbourne, Tom Ceillam and Ethan Smith.

Ciaran Mcgann slotted five conversions.

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Pictured: With Havant players trailing in his wake, Anthony Armstrong crosses for a first half try.

It was a pleasing way to start a challenging run of fixtures after postponements last year and two away losses and keeps Raiders firmly on course for their targetted top six spot.

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Pictured: Havant scrumhalf Ben Holt kicks from the base of the scrum.

They are fifth in National 2 East, three points off Canterbury in fourth spot but with a game in hand.

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Raiders play Canterbury away on Saturday.

Sixth-placed Bury St Edmunds lost further ground after a loss at Oxford Harlequins.

Ongoing cold weather in England meant league leaders Tonbridge Juddians clash with Sevenoaks was postponed, while second-placed Barnes were comfortable bonus point winners at Colchester.