CHIPPENHAM 2nd went down to a disappointing 18-10 defeat at Weston Hornets.

Desperate defence kept the Hornets at bay however and, after 10 minutes, a mistake by the hosts' backs allowed Chippenham scrum-half Ryan Surry to pick up and go 60 metres unopposed before passing to Jay Whittaker, who scored under the posts.

Fly-half Dan Reynolds converted to give Chippenham a surprise early lead.

Shortly before half-time, the ball was spread wide to the Hornets left wing, who broke through two tackles to score in the corner.

Chippenham led 7-5 at half-time but the second half was littered with penalty offences from the visitors.

Hornets camped in the Chippenham 22 and, after 15 minutes, visiting hooker Paul Baker was sin-binned for dangerous play.

Hornets took advantage and added a second try to take the lead, only for Reynolds to then level the scores with a drop goal from 30 metres out.

The dominance of the Hornets forwards continued though and they scored a try from a long rolling maul.

A successful penalty kick extended the lead beyond Chippenham's reach.

n Team: M Dyer, P Baker, D Williams, J Todd, N Watkins, F McNaught, J Whittaker, C Mooney, R Surrey, D Reynolds, J Squires, P Jenkins, K Stokes, D Wells, B Gray Subs: Craig Hurcombe, Chris Murrow.