Chinnor were edged out in a dramatic top-of-the-table clash. Here is the numbers' game. See Tuesday’s paper for full report.

Competition: National 3 South West

Score: Bournemouth 27, Chinnor 26

Chinnor player ratings:

15. Henry Colver 8 (very reliable and effective)

14. Pip Seymour 8 (two tries in busy game)

13. Matt Goode 8 (STAR MAN, took the fight to Bournemouth)

12. Sam Stoop 6 (mixed bag)

11. Mark Chase 7 (full of energy)

10. James Cathcart 7 (kicked well, unlucky at end)

9. Frank Jones 6 (put under pressure)

1. Joe Winpenny 7 (very solid)

2. Simon Tattersall 6 (played his part)

3. Joe Pickett 7 (got around the park)

4. Tom Mowbray 7 (battled hard, sin-binned)

5. Andy Smith 6 (reliable effort)

6. Harry Jackman 6 (harsh sin-binning, but proved costly)

7. Alex Waddingham 7 (got stuck in)

8. Liam Gilbert 7 (strong finish)

Replacements used:

16. Tom Whelan 6 (filled in fine)

17. Nick Harrison 6 (brief cameo)

Referee: James Sullivan (South East Group) – 6 (over officious at times)

Entertainment rating: 9.

Highlight: The pace and handling that led to Pip Seymour’s second try.

Lowlight: The bad blood on the touchline.

Form guide: Chinnor must now rely on results elsewhere if they are to win the title.