ILFRACOMBE edged out David Butt champions New Cross 29-26 in their first game back in Tribute Devon One since promotion.
Combe raced out the traps to lead their visitors 19-5 at half-time with tries from Jamie Matthews, Adam Wyatt and Radford Chugg, while New Cross's response came from Ryan Wotton just before the break.
A double for Louis Griffiths in the second period gave New Cross renewed hope, but that was ended by a drop goal from Dan Brierley – who was playing with concussion...
