Richard Pepperell wants to see a response from Stratford RFC after opening day defeat

DIRECTOR of rugby Richard Pepperell is seeking an immediate reaction from Stratford after they suffered a rare home defeat to Ludlow on Saturday.

The Black and Whites were well in the contest at 12-12 early in the second half but three tries for the visitors in the space of eight minutes ultimately proved the difference.

While the Pearcecroft men did manage to reduce the arrears somewhat, they struggled to trouble the Ledbury defence and Pepperell is hoping for a better display at Malvern this Saturday (3pm kick-off).