PETHY travelled the short journey to Exeter Saracens With a few first team players unavailable, Pethy starting the game poorly conceding a try two minutes in after good attacking play by Exeter , the conversion made it 7-0.

Straight from the kick off, a knock back by Arron Gibbs was knocked on and a Pethy player picked up from an offside position giving Exeter a penalty.

A catch and drive from a lineout resulted in a Pethy scrum, Gibbs opted for a pick and drive but gave away a penalty for not releasing.

A chip through by Exeter gave them a 5m lineout which Pethy knocked on giving Exeter a scrum 5m out, but good defence allowed Pethy to steal the ball and clear their lines.

Great play by Pethy forwards and backs gave good momentum forcing a lineout just outside Exeter 22m, however the opportunity was lost.

Exeter then turned on the style and scored in the corner.

Regrouped and started to apply pressure on Exeter, Gibbs scored in the corner for Pethy after making a 50-yard break.

A good catch and drive from kick off resulted in Pethy forcing Exeter to give away a penalty, a good lineout and hit up in mid field by Matt Ranson gave Pethy a great platform.

Pethy deservedly scored next after an interception in midfield by Dave Hallaran making 14-12.

A great take from Simon Gingell and some good interplay between George Pettingell and Harley Brown took Pethy to just short of Exeter line.

The second half started with Pethy getting turned over on the halfway line from a scrum, Exeter attacked and were turned over 15 metres short of the line. From the resulting scrum Lloyd Williams kicked clear.

Exeter continued to attack again and forced Petherton to concede a penalty, increasing the home side's lead 17-12.

Pethy worked their way upfield and forced Exeter to give a way a 5m scrum.

Gibbs scored again, and with the conversion successful by Sam Williams, Pethy took the lead for the first time.

Straight from kick off James Cox was taken out in the air, Pethy kicked to the corner and kept the home side back.

Petherton used their replacements sending on man mountain Mike Coles and scrum half Pearce to keep the momentum.

In the last few minutes, Exeter threw everything at Pethy but strong defence from Williams and Potter saved the day.

The final whistle blew to the relief of all the players and another excellent victory recorded.