WIVELISCOMBE Seconds, after losing the previous week’s game against Burnham on Sea by one point, suffered another close defeat when they went down 31-29 at home to Somerton in Counties Three Somerset South.

Tries for Wiveliscombe came from Harrison Palk (2), Dan Sweeney, Ashley Irvine and Torin Keyte; conversions by Cameron Palk and Hugh Harris.

It was Burnham’s first victory of the season after losing their opening two matches. They are eighth in the table while Wiveliscombe are in tenth spot after losing their first three league games.

Tor are the current leaders with 15 points from three matches, while Castle Cary are one point behind, also having won their opening three games.

The Wiveliscombe club’s fixtures for Saturday, October 17: 1st XV v Ivybridge 1st XV (league) away; 2nd XV v Bridgwater & Albion 2nd XV (league) away. October 18: Wiveliscombe Colts v Minehead Colts. (league) away.