MINEHEAD Barbarians put up a spirited fight before losing 36-7 away to Taunton II in Counties Two Somerset South.

The Babas never seriously recovered from conceding a try after only three minutes - one of six the home side were to score on a very hot afternoon.

Taunton led 15-0 at the interval and stretched their lead to 22-0 before Ben Jones pulled points back with a try. Jacob Gower kicked the conversion.

Minehead head coach Mick Orton said afterwards: "We can take a lot of positives from this match. We never gave up throughout the game.