Visiting Truro for the first time in several seasons , Okes would've been confident of an away win considering both sides' recent form. However Okes had a poor start, and a slack end to this match which made the final score much closer than it should've been.

Okes conceded a penalty to trail after two minutes on a grey November afternoon. It took them fifteen minute to string any phases together and as soon as they did the first try arrived. Lock Brad Curtis popped up down the left flank with a quick juggle, before feeding Tom McGrattan on the loop, The Okes number eight galloped home for a try converted by Luke Simmons. The lead was soon 12 when the in-form Rhys Palmer powered over down the right wing. When the visitors kept it simple and went through the phases the opportunities were forthcoming. However, over ambition at times cost them.

The hosts responded to their credit to make it 12-10, before a period of sustained forward pressure on 35 mins allowed space in midfield, from where the lively Brandon Horn ploughed over between the uprights for okes third try. Simmons converted but was soon to leave the field through injury. This disrupted the visitors and the lack of a kicker saw points go astray as the match progressed. Just before the interval, replacement Richie Friend combined with McGrattan to put Palmer through for his brace, Okes bonus point, and a 24-10 lead at the changeover.

The second half continued in a similar fashion, Okes on top but regularly penalised. Eventually, centre Josh Burgoyne found himself in space uo the left flank, he looked inside for support before realising he had a clear run in and eventually he crossed in the top left corner. Richie Friend then sustained an injury from the resultant conversion and was forced to leave the field to further disrupt Okes formation.

Callum Arbold was next to cross the whitewash, The prolific young prop, enjoying a fine season, was in support of another McGrattan break to score Okes sixth try and at 34-10 Okes looked comfortable. The last quarter was not easy on the eye though as the hosts rallied and Okes went off the boil. Two late tries buoyed the hosts and took a little gloss off Okes afternoon. However when the final whistle arrived another welcome win, five on the trot now, kept Okes ensconced in third place in the table.

No match next week but a first ever visit to Winscombe awaits on the 30th Nov. A trip into the unknown but one the lads will relish in their current form. KO, 2.30 PM

'Come on You Okes!'