North Tawton 16
Plymouth Argaum 0
NORTH Tawton were in search of much needed points to improve their lowly league position.
They started in positive mood with some good early pressure, pinning Argaum in their 22.
John Stone got the first points with a well struck penalty after missing two earlier attempts.
With North Tawton looking impressive in the set-pieces, especially Stewart Peters in the lineout taking some good ball, towards half-time the forwards won some good ruck ball and scrum half Dai Roberts fed outside half John Stone.
He spun the ball to Jamie Hoggins who flipped it inside to Tony Ash backing up from full back to score under the posts.
It left the score at the break 8-0 to North Tawton.
The second half continued in a stop-start fashion with North Tawton putting together some good play but only in patches.
With North Tawton forwards winning the battle up front they got another deserved try. The pack got a push-over in the corner with Martin Horn getting the touchdown.
With the last kick of the match John Stone got another penalty to seal a welcome win.
North Tawton Seconds 66
Plymouth Argaum Seconds 0
NORTH Tawton started as they finished by taking the game by the scruff of the neck and attacking the visitors at every opportunity.
It all started with a Doug Taylor break at outside half to put newcomer Graham Killick on the wing for the first of his three tries.
An almost identical break saw the winger put over for his second within minutes. Then centre Michael Denis made a dazzling run down the wing and cut back inside to score under the posts.
A forward rush down the middle of the field saw No 8 Brian May get his first try for the club.
This plus the penalty and conversion by Michael Denis left the score at half time 25-0 to North Tawton.
The second half saw North Tawton take a weakened Argaum apart and the tries came thick and fast with two more tries from Michael Denis, one more for Graham Killick and well deserved tries by Doug Taylor, Fred Bolt and Gary Denis.
An excellent win for North Tawton which should stand them in good stead for the future after a mixed start to the season.
l North Tawton are away to Bovey Tracey in the league while the second entertain Ilfracombe at home, kick-off 3, followed by North Tawton annual bonfire and firework display.