Visibly growing and settling nicely in this new league, Okes saw off a spirited visiting Wadebridge outfit who also liked width in their play. This combined with excellent playing conditions ensured an entertaining afternoon for the spectators present.

Okes began down the slope and despite enjoying the bulk of possession, only two first half tries were forthcoming. An early try from Jack Rutley, the hooker benefiting at the rear of a driving maul, opened the scoring on thirteen minutes. Luke Simmons, who landed all conversions offered, made it 7-0 and the hosts looked set for a strong first forty. The visitors were up for the fight though and as a result the Okes failed to breakthrough again until the later echelons of the second quarter. The hosts finally wore down the Camels rearguard, strong driving runs into their twenty two, followed by slick hands along the Okes backline put Rhys Palmer away on the right flank and he gleefully scooted over to extend the home side's lead. Simmons was again on the money as the Okes turned around 14-0 ahead.

Was the advantage enough? With little wind the Okes continued to make yards in the loose through Mcgrattan and Arnold in particular. After a period without the ball, the Okes countered and attacked the visitors through the middle. Saul Holliday picked up from close range and reached out to extend the margin with a third try for the Maroon and Ambers. Simmons potted from in front and the hunt for the try bonus was now on.

However, Okes then were soon under pressure from the restart. They sat back a little too much and allowed the Camels to spread the ball and subsequently grow in confidence. Two well worked tries took the Okes and the crowd by surprise, and the lead was now down to nine points at 21-12 entering the last quarter. Okes regrouped and knew that if they kept the ball the openings would follow. Finally they pilfered a fourth try , that not only brought the bonus point but calmed a few nerves at the same time. A high bounce on a kick ahead saw Brandon Horn determinedly win possession, and set off for a try by the uprights that his effervescent efforts throughout had fully merited. It goes without saying that Simmons landed the conversion, and at 28-12 with not long left, Okes were now secure.

There was still time for one final flourish. Rhys Palmer bagging another brace from the wing. His second try a masterclass in strength and refusal to give up the cause once tackled. He swallowed dived whilst scoring to seal another fine home victory for this swiftly improving home outfit.

With player availability and confidence increasing, Okes rise to third in the table and now look forward to a trip across the border next weekend to take on Truro, KO 2.30 PM. Your support as always would be most welcome.

'Come On You Okes!'