CHIPPENHAM will make the trip to county rivals Trowbridge in the opening match of the new season.

Danny Thomas’ men, who were relegated from National Three South West last season, will travel to Doric Park to take on RFU Intermediate Cup champions Trowbridge, who were promoted from the Southern Counties South division, on September 6.

Chippenham’s first meeting of the season with Devizes will take place on October 11, with Thomas’ side ending their South West One East campaign with the reverse fixture against Trowbridge on April 18.

For next season’s full fixture list, visit www.swrugby.co.uk.

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