Calne traveled to North Dorset with their smallest pack of the season including centre Mike Palfrey playing second row and wing Mike Robinson playing his second game in the back row. The pack competed well in the set pieces with hooker Jason Dolman stealing a scrum against the head. However, North Dorset's rolling mauls and intense rucking stole and starved Calne's light pack of ball.

Calne took the early lead with two Andy Donegan penalties. North Dorset soon responded with a try and penalty score. Calne's mobile pack responded in turn and carried well through Trevor Wicks to secure some rare territory where and offside infringement cost North Dorset the lead again.

As North Dorset reasserted their forward dominance Calne's defence cracked with first up tackles being missed North Dorset soon took advantage with two tries just before half time.

Calne pack remained committed in the second half but due to some poor tactical kicking North Dorset were allowed to take the advantage early on. Calne's commitment never wavered and as ball slowly started to filter though to the Fijian flyer Seth. The game and Calne's Vigour were brought back to life with two searing and line splitting tries from the Fijian bringing the score back to 34-21.

Any hopes of a late comeback were squashed with two tries from the North Dorset back line to close the game.

The defeat further highlights Calne need to recruit new players of all standards for all positions especially in the forwards. Anyone interested in playing can call Matt on 01249 812194.

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