Second-half surge seals success

Midsomer Norton 4th XV 31 Corsham 3rd XV 22

The fourths built on their good performance from the previous week with a win over the league leaders.

Kicking off up the slope, the home side were soon into their stride, only to find themselves a try down against the run of play.

Soon afterwards, Corsham extended their lead when they slotted over a penalty.

Norton responded when flanker Zack Stephens went over for a try, only for Corsham to re-establish their lead with a further try before half-time.

Playing down the hill in the second half, the Norton forwards becoming increasingly dominant.

This dominance led to number eight Grant Silk scoring a try to keep the hosts in touch.

More pressure kept Norton in the hunt but their efforts went unrewarded when they had a try disallowed after more hard work from the forwards.

The Corsham backs put together a good move to score and again open up the gap but Norton refused to be beaten.

Two quick tries from Ben Lovegrove and a second from Silk saw Norton take a deserved lead.

Lovegrove then sealed the win just before the final whistle.