Camborne 22 Lydney 12

Lydney made the long trip to Cornwall hoping for their first away win since early December, it was not to be however as they were beaten, but by no means disgraced.

They took the lead with a try from the a try in the fourth minute from the prolific John Barker, Dunne missed the conversion but it was 5-0 to Lydney.

The visitors however were back on the offensive and were asking questions of the Camborne defence, as in previous away games a combination of bad luck and poor decision making was their downfall again.

Lydney continued to work hard but they couldn't turn the possession into points, they were fortunate to keep their line intact at the end of the first half when a handling error cost Camborne a certain score with the line at their mercy.

The hosts who now had the stiff breeze with them started the second half much the brighter, they were though reduced to to 14 when prop Jon Drew was given a yellow card for a technical offence. This did not deter them as their pack were domina at scrum time and in the lose.

The crucial scores though eluded them and Lydney who were nothing if not game defended resolutely

The hosts kept the pressure on and scored 10 points while still a man down through a Mankee penalty, which was followed by a superb solo try Richie Kevern that Mankee converted to give the Cornishmen a cushion, and leave Lydney facing an uphill struggle

Camborne increased their lead on 61 minutes with another excellent long range try as Jack Simmons beat off several tacklers to dot down in the corner.

Camborne who were now well on top pushed hard for the bonus point try but were thwarted by numerous handling errors, and stout defence from a committed Lydney outfit.

Lydney had the final say when hooker Nathan Ford was rewarded with a try Josh Dunne added the extras.

The Severnsiders play their final game of the season against already relegated Bromsgrove at home in a fortnight.

It has been a disappointing campaign but there is hope for the future. A big win at home in front of supporters who have travelled far and wide to support them would be a fitting end to the season.