With a backdrop of some traditional picture postcard scenery and in what can only be described as brass monkey weather conditions, the Clansmen heated things up on the first Edinburgh drive, forcing an early fumble.

Then minutes later, Stirling moved down field and struck home when Quarterback Ian Smith picked off Andy MacIver for the opening six points, who then added to the opening score nailing a successful conversion attempt.

Wolves could only respond by getting as far as the half way line before surrendering possession. And it was not long before Stirling were threatening again.

A screen pass to Jon Neilson sent the receiver tearing down the far side, eating up some impressive yards only to be stopped just inside the Napier 20 yard line.

But the momentum was blown when a shuffle pass from Smith was fumbled and was promptly recovered by the visitors.

However the Clansmen rearguard turned up the pressure and forced the Edinburgh side to punt away possession again.

Unfortunately for the Wolves the ball caught the cross wind and was blown back towards the Napier half, giving Stirling good field position.

Then on the first play of the next drive, Smith sent another skyward pass this time to Richard Lennon, who was rewarded for his persistence, doing just enough to cross the goal line and another six points for the Clansmen, with MacIver nailing the conversion attempt to give the home side a two score lead.

Things looked promising for the Wolves at the start of the second quarter courtesy of a power run from Will Murray to midfield. But thanks to heavy Clansmen pressure, the drive stalled.