Bath Saracens 24 Melksham 2nds 10
Bath Saracens claimed all five points in their latest Dorset & Wilts league fixture against Melksham II’s at the Sulis club. Both sides notched up a brace of first half tries, with a Sarries conversion giving them a narrow 12-10 lead at half time. The second half was a somewhat protracted affair with nasty injuries to a player from each side resulting in lengthy delays. In between the stoppages Sarries increased their lead with an unconverted try, before sealing the win and claiming a bonus point late on and in the gathering gloom, with their fourth and final try. Sarries are in action at the Sulis club again this weekend, when they play host to North Dorset, kick off 2.30 pm. The Gillingham based visitors are sure to provide a stern test for their hosts, as prior to their loss last weekend they had topped the league unbeaten in their first five games.