Westbury secure the win in their first home game of the season

Westbury 1st xv welcomed Chippenham 3rds to Knott Field in their first home fixture of the season. After a narrow away defeat at Combe Down coach Chris Bush was keen to start the game well. Unfortunately, right from kick off the Chippenham backs started to dominate the game and some slick handling left Full Back, and captain, Nigel Kershaw open to runners. Westbury managed to rally but it was too much and Chippenham duly scored the first points of the game with a well worked try. Extras added, Westbury 0 Chippenham 7.

Again from the restart it was much of the same until finally the Westbury forwards began to get hold of the game and with some crisp offloading flanker Logan Smith sprinted through a gap and ran in from the half way. Fly Half Aaron Vaughan adding the conversion, Westbury 7 Chippenham 7.

Chippenham, again, looked the stronger side and pushed Westbury back and forced them to defend their line at all costs but unfortunately giving away an easily kickable penalty, Chippenham took the lead 7-10. The score stayed the same until after the break. With both sides keen to play running rugby, it was the home team who put their fast hands into action first putting Ryan Knight through a hole in the Chippenham defence, powering over to give back Westbury the lead. Vaughan missing the conversion. Westbury 12 Chippenham 10.

Westbury seemed buoyed by their comeback and began to dominate across the pitch with prop Reece Ball smashing his way through the Chippenham defence, Westbury's lead increased. Vaughan this time adding the extras, Westbury 19 Chippenham 10.

Almost straightaway Westbury's concentration dropped and a lapse in the defensive, Chippenham broke straight back with a converted try Westbury 19 Chippenham 17.

Westbury were, however, gritty in their determination not to let this slide away and after a great jinking solo run scrum half James Catley-Day added another score. With Aaron Vaughan off the pitch due to a knee injury, captain Nigel Kershaw took over the kicking duties, unfortunately missing the conversion. Westbury 24 Chippenham 17. Westbury rounded off what was an excellent performance and exhilarating game of rugby when centre, and stand in Fly Half, Dan Gould ghosted through the Chippenham defence to clinch all the points and put the game out of Chippenham's reach.

Final score Westbury 29 Chippenham 17.

Coach Chris Bush was very pleased with his team's performance and the commitment of the players was outstanding. Everyone put in a great performance and the team spirit was excellent from everyone.