CALNE gained a moral victory over near-neighbours Corsham in a 10-10 Dorset & Wilts Division One derby draw.

Fielding a bare 15, Calne forged into a 10-0 lead.

Corsham conceded an early penalty, converted by scrum-half Andy Donegan and Calne's forward pressure then yielded a try from Rob Bell, converted by Donegan for a healthy 10-0 lead.

Corsham flanker Rob Godwin touched down in the corner for his first first-team try. Then Denz Brockhurst converted from wide out and slotted a penalty to tie the scores going into the break.

A galvanised Corsham then camped in opposition territory in the second period.

But they could find no way through Calne's dogged defence, and although they did cross the line five times, they were either held up, and on one occasion were guilty of a foot in touch in goal.

When penalties were conceded, Calne were let off the hook. Brockhurst slotted a penalty attempt directly over the left post and his second, the final play of the game, thumped against the right upright.

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