Wiveliscombe RFC's first team recently celebrated their 18th win of the season, confirming their top spot in the Western Counties league.
They triumphed over Barnstaple's second XV with a score of 36-7, leaving them seven points clear of Paignton in second place.
The visitors put up a strong fight for most of the game but were penalised for lack of discipline in the final quarter.
This allowed Wiveliscombe to finish strongly, leading Barnstaple to concede two yellow cards.
Barnstaple opened the scoring with a try by captain Oliver James in the first 10 minutes, converted by full-back Keyan Maclnerney.
However, Wiveliscombe quickly levelled the score, with number eight Dan Smythe-Moore converting pressure from the Wiveliscombe pack into points.
Fly-half Dan Quick added to the score with a successful conversion.
The game saw equal possession in the line-outs, but Barnstaple struggled in the set scrums, where Wiveliscombe dominated, setting the stage for their victory.
Barnstaple managed several promising positions with driving mauls but failed to capitalise.
In contrast, Wiveliscombe began to exploit gaps in the visitors' defence, scoring two tries through centre Will Thorne and winger Reece Hale, with one conversion by Quick.
The yellow cards further weakened Barnstaple's defence, allowing Wiveliscombe to score two more tries through centre Will Ruell and winger Jack Lee.
Quick converted both, securing a comfortable victory for the hosts.
Post-match celebrations were enjoyed by players and spectators, including a gathering of sponsors who were treated to a pre-match lunch organised by Hottie Corner.
Chairman Garry Sharland expressed his gratitude for their essential support and praised Steven Sharland for his hard work in securing new sponsorship avenues.
Meanwhile, Wiveliscombe's second team put up a commendable performance against Weston-super-Mare but narrowly missed out on a losing bonus point, ending the game at 32-20.
The final games of the season for both teams are set for Saturday, April 25.
Wiveliscombe's first XV will be heading to Cornwall to visit Redruth, while the second XV will host Wyvern.
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