Hull's coach, Dan Cook, paid tribute to his squad and the impact he was able to call upon from the subs bench that paved the way for a hard fought victory at Nuneaton.
There was no doubt that as the game entered its last quarter that Hull were able to bolster their effort by bringing on all their subs, every one of whom made a real impact on the game.
The first half saw Hull play with the elements and although having the better of the territorial battle they never really threatened the home side's line thanks to a well marshalled and committed defence.
Hull opted for their favourite catch and drive ploy from a couple of kickable penalties but when the score failed to materialise they took the chance to take the lead via the boot of James Cameron on 23 minutes and he duly obliged from a penalty to give Hull the lead.
This remained the score at half time and as Nuneaton now had the wind to assist them it seemed that Hull would have a hard time maintaining their lead.
The second half began as if to emphasise their task when home scrum-half Palmer slotted over an easy penalty in the first seconds of the new half. Nuneaton then proceeded to press the Hull line and just when it seemed they must score, Phil Murphy appeared in the centre to intercept a pass and send Hull's Slingsby on an eighty yard run to score under the post giving Cameron an easy conversion. Nuneaton were no means finished but as the substitutions began, Hull's pack, bolstered by the arrival of Plevey and Dutton in the front row, Lewis in the second row, and the brothers Dan and Matt White at scrum-half and wing, Hull took an even tighter grip on the game. Nuneaton were hampered by changes to their pack and their scrum all but disintegrated under the intense Hull pressure.
Despite the poor conditions under foot it came as no surprise when Hull scored the decisive try thanks to quick handling after a good ruck and Cameron was on hand to touch down in the corner. HIs missed conversion was of no consequence as the final whistle was only seconds away and Hull had secured another valuable away victory.
Match Report by Richard Gore