SALISBURY United steered into third in Dorset and Wilts 1 South after romping to a 36-10 win over Sherborne seconds.
Tom Pottage scored a penalty and a try, which he converted, to get proceedings under way.
An excellent move put Theo Daniel over for a try to ease the nerves, giving the seconds a 15-0 lead to protect at half-time.
Playing against the elements, Salisbury were much better value in the second half.
And tries by Callum Wright, Mike Dauwalder and a second for Daniel, all converted by Pottage, were just reward for an improved display, cancelling out two consolation tries for the hosts.
Elsewhere, Salisbury A cruised to a 52-12 win over North Dorset thirds in Dorset and Wilts 2 South.
Skipper Mark Lerpiniere, Mike Latter, Brandon Akal and Gav Shelton scored a
brace of tries apiece and Jamie Wright added six conversions.
However, there was defeat for Salisbury Stones, who were beaten by New Milton thirds 30-19 in Dorset and Wilts 3 South.
Tries from Richard Davidson and Freddy Sernisawa were not enough to stop the Stones from crashing to defeat.
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