In a low-scoring affair, it was the visitors who held their nerve to claim victory by a solitary point over Heathens, who remain fifth in the table despite the defeat.
Portsmouth, meanwhile, climbed up a spot to eighth thanks to the win and are now just eight points of sixth-placed Gosport & Fareham 2nds with two games in hand on both them and place-above Ventnor.
After a heavy defeat at city rivals US Portsmouth to kick-off in 2022, Portsmouth 2nds have now secured three successive victories. While out-of-form Fareham Heathens have now lost three of their four fixtures since the turn of the year.
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1. Fareham Heathens' Nathan Kerr on his way to scoring a try
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2. Portsmouth 2nds gain possession from a lineout
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3. Portsmouth 2nds' Harry Drew picks up the ball from a scrum
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4. John Nicholls on the ball for Portsmouth 2nds
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