Oaks hosted Old Alleynians in the Kent Plate semi final, both teams having exited the Cup the previous week. On a soft pitch with a strong breeze, conditions were not ideal but both teams were up for the match with the Plate Final the reward for winning. Oaks started the stronger and soon broke the defensive line to score out wide. From then on in, it was a stop start game with both teams conceding penalties and a fair amount of scrums preventing any momentum although Oaks were enjoying the better of possession and territory. Old As were dogged and against the run of play scored a try, and duly converted it just before half time to lead 5-7 at the break.
Despite being against the wind, Oaks started the second half brightly and again were on top and again broke through early to retake the lead, this time through some power forward play. Unable to convert, the game was still tightly poised. The Oaks forwards were having a grip on the match though and continued to test the defence and also provide a platform for the backs. Eventually, the killer try deservedly came for Oaks through more forward graft and craft near to the end and clinch the win, 15-7.