Wiveliscombe RFC's first team secured their 15th win in the Western Counties West League after beating Kingsbridge firsts at home.
The visitors gave the hosts a tough time and even led by 13 points early in the second half.
Right winger Ethan Dalton opened the scoring for the visitors in the first half, with George Banfield converting, leaving Wiveliscombe trailing at 0-7.
However, the home team quickly fought back with number eight Dan Smythe-Moore finishing off a driving maul for his first try of the game.
Kingsbridge continued their attacking rampage with Joe Banfield and sibling George Banfield showing superior form throughout the encounter.
It was George who picked up the visitor's second try, converted by himself, putting Wiveliscombe 5-14 behind.
Wingman Dan Rottenbury clinched Wiveliscombe's second try, nail-bitingly chasing a kick and catching a bouncing ball to score in the clubhouse corner.
A third for the visitors by centre Toby Baldry, converted by George Banfield, made the score 10-21 at half-time.
Dan Quick registered the hosts' third try with the second half just underway, cutting the score to 15-21.
However, Toby Baldry's second triumph of the game, accompanied by Banfield's third conversion, ensured Kingsbridge retained their lead 15-28.
Promising Wiveliscombe youngster Jack Lee scored his side's fourth bonus try, which he also converted, driving the score to 22-28.
Wiveliscombe’s scrum, having operated efficiently throughout the contest, capitalised on the visitor’s tiring forwards for further tries by number eight Dan Smythe-Moore and prop Matt Ellis, both converted by scrum half Olly Stanbury.
The final word came from Wiveliscombe's backs who delivered the final try by centre Will Thorne, adding to a convincing victory with a final tally of 43-28.
Elsewhere, Wiveliscombe's second were on the losing end of an entertaining game away at Martock firsts, with the final score 41-17 to the hosts.
However, on Friday, February 27, Wiveliscombe Ladies were victorious on the road against Bridgwater Ladies, winning 17-12.
The away side scored three tries to the hosts' two, with the third coming just before the final whistle, thanks to the efforts of their forwards.
Looking ahead, Wiveliscombe's first team will travel to Newton Abbot firsts on Saturday, March 7, while the second team will host Chard on the same date.
The Colts squad will face Yeovil away, while the ladies will host Devises on Sunday, March 8.
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