THERE'S nothing like a traditional rugby derby match to stir up the passions of players and supporters alike to blow 'the cobwebs' away on a crisp, autumnal afternoon.

Some of the best young rugby players in West Devon were displaying their talents on Saturday at Oaklands when Okehampton Colts played rivals Tavistock Colts (pictured in red and black) in a Merit table match.

Picture by James Bird