The Ashes visited Oaks knowing this had the potential for the league spoils to make a big difference to both teams chances of survival in Counties 1 Western West.

The visitors took the lead in the 4th minute through wing Will Morton for a 5-0 lead matched 3 minutes later with an Oaks try to level it. Saltash nudged in front once more with a try for evergreen no 8 Steve Hillman for a 10-0 lead.

Saltash extended their lead with further tries for lock James Sutton and skipper Jay Moriarty to an Oaks penalty for a 20-8 lead.

The hosts clawed their way back.into the game with a try of their own and a penalty to reduce the arrears to 16-20 for the visitors at the break.

There must have been some strong stuff in Oaks half time Oranges as they came out of the blocks strongly. They hit the front with a converted try and a penalty to move into a 26-20 lead heading into the last quarter.

Saltash regained the lead with a Will Morton try, Converted by scrum half Jack Pritchard. With seconds remaining, Oaks kicked a penalty to take the league points and shattered hopeful Ashes hearts.