Lock Ben Harvey (formerly Walford) was in rampaging form as Pethy took a 33-19 lead at half time, having gifted the visitors two tries with poor line-out play. In the second half, Taunton simply capitulated.

Harvey was outstanding in a great display by the pack, where Pete Kingston, Wayne Pither and skipper Larry Steward also played well. New scrum-half Neil Lennox ran the game and went over for two tries.

Other try-scorers: Chris Burge, Tom Stanley (2), Chris Wand, Chris Mantyk, Ben Williams, Lloyd Steward, Ben Harvey, Matt Brown. First-teamers Williams and Brown were replacements.

Cameron Kirk landed four conversions, then gave way to Mark Sutherland-Earl, who landed seven more kicks.

Petherton Seconds are now top of Somerset Three South for the first time, albeit after only one round of matches! All of the results from Saturday can be seen below.

Somerset 3 South Results - Saturday 1st September

Castle Cary 0 - 17 Burnham on S II
Crewkerne II 0 - 41 Wiveliscombe II
Midsomer Norton IV 29 - 14 Wellington III
North Petherton II 82 - 29 Taunton III
Tor III 35 - 17 Minehead Barbarians III
Wells III 34 - 14 Hornets III