Middlesex keep their place in the top tier of county rugby by beating Hertfordshire 18-16 at Staines, writes Simon Mills.
Esher's Bevon Armitage - the younger brother of London Irish stars Delon and Steffon - scored their opening try with London Welsh's Dan Collier also touching down and Richard Mahony adding a conversion and two penalties.
Herts led briefly in the first-half after Tring prop Toby Prescott forced his way over.
But they were unable to overhaul the home side despite a conversion and three penalties from Hertford's Kieran Davis.
The defeat means Herts are relegated after two competitive seasons in the top-flight and they will take part in the County Championship Shield next season.
They will be joined in the second tier by Eastern Counties, who have already secured promotion after reaching the Plate final.
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