CHIPPENHAM 2nds began their Merit Table campaign with a resounding away win at Thornbury.

Despite the final scoreline, Chippenham made a shaky start and saw Thornbury dominate the opening minutes of the game. But newly-appointed skipper Kenny Brown settled the visitors with the opening try and some fine open rugby followed.

Julian Squires, Joscelyn Barnes, Ben Suker, Neal Watkins and Dave Wells scored two tries apiece, with 22 points coming from the boot of young scrum half Andy Williamson.