WIVELISCOMBE 2nd XV posted one of their largest ever league victories when they beat Hornets 3rd XV 95-0 at home in Counties Three Somerset South at The Rec on Saturday, writes Roger Bellamy.

Hornets had to field a weakened team after several players cried off on the morning of the match.

Playing up the slope in the first half Wiveliscombe opened the scoring with second row Rory Stone forcing his way over after good pressure from his fellow forwards. Flyhalf Cameron Palk added the conversion for an early 7-0 lead.

Back row forward Dave Audemard added a second try shortly after with Palk adding his second conversion.

Wiveliscombe’s three quarters went on to score all the remaining points in the match. Winger Elliott Chub proved too quick for the visitors’ defence, adding two more first half tries, while full-back Tom Lally and centre Harrison Palk crossed for the remaining first half tries. Palk (C) kicked another two conversions for a 38-0 lead at half time.

Harrison Palk crossed for his second try of the game with winger Jack Lee adding his first, with Cameron Palk kicking an extra two points for a 50-0 advantage.

Wivey went on to add another seven tries through Elliott Chub, his third, Harrison Palk his second, Tom Westcott with two, Jack Lee, Lucas Irvine and Cameron Palk who also kicked ten conversions as the side just came up short of 100 points.

Wiveliscombe lst XV, lying eighth in Regional Two South West, were without a match but return to action this coming weekend.

Fixtures, Nov 14th Wiveliscombe 1st XV v Nailsea & Backwell (home), League; 2nd XV No game. Nov 15th Wiveliscombe Colts v Wells (away) League.

Wiveliscombe Rugby Club past players are holding a reunion on November 14 (contact Simon Higgins).