WIVELISCOMBE moved to the top of Counties One Western West with a splendid 27-21 away victory over mid-table Kingsbridge.

It was Wiveliscombe’s fifth victory of the season and they have sofar lost only one match this season. Kingsbridge have always been a difficult team to play against on their home ground and this victory for Wivey proves the West Somerset team are playing very well as this season starts to take shape.

Flyhalf Dan Quick enjoyed a fine all-round game, crossing for a try but importantly adding conversions to tries from captain William Ellis and winger Dan Rottenbury, and also adding two vital penalties.

Coach Mark Chatterton has been working hard on building the team’s confidence and belief which is so important for any side.

Wiveliscombe have now collected 25 points from their opening six matches and they have a three point lead over second-placed Redruth Seconds who suffered a surprisingly heavy 62-26 defeat away to Newton Abbot who are now one of three teams with 16 points, the others being Kingsbridge and Plymouth Oaks. However, it is a very competitive division with only four points separating fifth-placed Newton Abbot and bottom side Saltash.

The most exciting match of the day was at Truro where they home side fought out a 32-32 home draw against Barnstaple 2nd XV.

Results: Kingsbridge 21, Wiveliscombe 27; Newton Abbot 62, Redruth 2nd XV 26; Penryn 40, Torquay Athletic 24; Saltash 29, Plymstock Oaks 40; St Ives (SW) 36, Paignton 19; Truro 32, Barnstaple 32.

Wiveliscombe 2nd XV’s game at home to Martock could not take place as the referee was taken ill.

Wiveliscombe’s two senior sides have no match this coming weekend, November 15.

Fixtures Nov 22nd: Wiveliscombe 1st XV v Newton Abbot (home) League; Wiveliscombe 2nd XV v Chard 2nds (away) League.