Camborne began the New Year in style giving a fine team performance that demonstrated their resolve and strength in depth of the squad.

Coming into the threequarters, David Roberts and James Richards paired in the centre plus right wing Kelvin Smitham all performed superbly whilst Dave Macdonald coped admirably at scrum half after being out for three months with an injury.

The Cherry and Whites stunned Newton Abbot from the kick off running back the kick from deep in their half to score a spectacular try. Flanker Martin Woolcock made the initial burst before handing on to Roberts who made good ground then released left wing Les Smitham to run the ball the final 20 metres and dive in at the corner. Smitham is now top try scorer with 11 touchdowns to date.

The home side responded with a spell of pressure with full back Ian Morgan forced to make a last ditch tackle. Soon after Richards made a telling stop before former Cornwall full back Danny Sloman put three points on the board with a straightforward penalty.

Midway through the half another great run out of defence by Les Smitham brought "Town" a 35 metre penalty goaled by skipper Morgan for a 3-8 scoreline.

Playing at No 8, Ali Durant had a magnificent game in a visiting pack that more than matched the home side's forwards.

Two minutes into the second half Camborne took control of the match with another sparkling try from a counter attack for a ten-point advantage. Fly-half Seb Berti made a half break from his own 10 metre line timing a pass perfectly for the rampant Roberts to run onto. Approaching the last line of defence he astutely turned the ball inside to all-action openside Dan Kennedy who outflanked the home cover on a diagonal run in to the corner for his 10th try of a fine first season.

Now in total control Berti stroked over an angled 50th minute penalty for "Town" to go 13 points up at 3-16.

Berti, Roberts and tireless lock Sean Oates all made big tackles in defence before prop Scott MacDonald came on for the hardworking Andy Bartle for a 15 minute cameo on his return from injury and certainly made his presence felt.

The frustrated home side lost their tight head prop, sinbinned for a petulant stamp on the burly Macdonald as Camborne controlled the closing exchanges.

The victory puts the Cherry & Whites seven points clear of second placed Hayle who they meet at the Recreation Ground on Saturday.

Camborne Res 57pts St Day 0pts

Camborne's 2nd string were a little too powerful for a spirited St Day who ran in nine tries against St Day at the Recreation Ground.

Wing prospect Shane Richards crossed for a hat-trick of tries for "Town" with other touchdowns coming from centre Tom Hinds, wing Andy Vinnicombe, fly half David Mankee, No 8 Ryan Smith, flanker Derek Mitchell and lock Scott Sara. Young Mankee kicked five conversions with prop Adam Coombes adding another.