Rory Greenslade-Jones’ men did not play last Saturday, but the high-flying Rams put in a blistering display to trounce third-placed Brixham 49-22 in a strong statement of their championship credentials.

Exmouth jumped into second place with a 50-10 thrashing of Old Patesians and also have 10 wins from 11 games, and they sit 10 points clear of Bracknell on 47 points.

The Lily Hill men face a crunch trip to Hornets this Saturday (2.15pm ko), with the Somerset side one place and four points above them.

The hosts have made an excellent start to their campaign with eight wins from 11 games as they seek to secure back-to-back promotions. Hornets are also the only team to beat Redingensians following their 25-18 success earlier in the season.

Their only defeat at home came in their last outing at Hutton Moor Park when they suffered a tense 30-25 reverse against Brixham.

Bracknell go into the contest in impressive form having won four of their last five games, racking up a collosal 196 points during that run. They beat Weston-Super-Mare 45-32 in their last game 11 days ago.

• CROWTHORNE will aim to move to the top of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Championship table when they visit Berkshire Shire Hall this Saturday (2.15pm ko).

Karl Roberts’ men can leapfrog Risborough if the current leaders lose to Farnham Royal.