CHIPPENHAM'S magnificent campaign in Tribute South West One West continued, despite another tough examination of their credentials in Cornwall.

Wadebridge went in front after two minutes when Chippenham infringed in open play and were awarded a penalty to put them 3-0 in front.

Chippenham fought back and the pack drove prop Pete Kirby over the line for a well-worked try, Rich Taylor converting.

Wadebridge hit back on 29 minutes with another penalty.

The forward battle was tense, with both packs battling hard.

On 36 minutes Chippenham centre Jon Squire ran in a good try to make it 12-6 at half time.

Chippenham lost scrum-half Ryan Surry to injury, Adrian Hogben coming on for his debut and Wadebridge added their third penalty just after the interval.

Chippenham hit back when young winger Christian Novik ran the length of the pitch to score under the posts following an interception, Taylor converting.

Wadebridge continued to use their forwards to break down the Chippenham defence and they were rewarded with a try on 55 minutes.

The battle up front continued and Chippenham hit back when they were awarded a penalty and Taylor stepped up to slot it.

Wadebridge continued to try and punch holes through the Chippenham defence, only to find Karl Brant and the Chippenham back row waiting.

On 77 minutes Wadebridge broke through to set up a tense last three minutes and, with the conversion missed and with three poijnts separating the sides, the game hung in the balance.

Then, Chippenham broke from their own 22m line with Jon Squire carving through the defence to score in the corner.

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