That victory halted a poor run of five consecutive losses, Chinnor going down at Cambridge (41-3) and Darlington Mowden Park (42-17), against visitors Caldy (23-12), on the road at Blackheath (25-15) and in the last play of the game when Birmingham Moseley (29-27) arrived at Kingsey Road.

The Thame-based men had actually started 2022 with a brilliant 31-24 success at Cinderford, a result which followed a shock 23-19 home loss to Bishop’s Stortford.

Before that Chinnor had pushed then leaders Rosslyn Park all the way in a 28-27 loss at The Rock, having eased past Taunton Titans 22-5 seven days earlier.

Prior to that they enjoyed an excellent 29-12 triumph at Leeds Tykes, blew a 36-22 lead with six minutes remaining in being stunned 41-36 at home to Plymouth Albion and won 34-15 at TJs.

Two narrow home defeats to Cambridge (32-20) and DMP (23-20) along with what now appears a highly creditable 27-27 draw at Caldy followed a fine start to the season which included a 34-28 home victory against Blackheath, a 29-22 success at Moseley, a hard-fought 33-28 loss at Cinderford and an opening-day 34-21 triumph against title contenders Sale.

Players to Watch:

Soane Tonga’uiha – Tongan international prop enjoyed vast Premiership experience with Northampton Sains, and also played in France’s Top 14 for both Racing Metro and Oyonnax.

Returned to the English top flight with Bristol, and prior to his move to Kingsey Road, helped Ampthill claim the National One title in 2018/19.

Was named National One Player of the Week for his man-of-the-match display against Plymouth Albion last week.

Fred Tuilagi – No. 8 is Chinnor’s joint-second top try-scorer with seven so far, equal with Kieran Goss.

The former Leicester Tiger has been a consistent performer for his side, having made 19 appearances to date.

James Bourton – Second highest point scorer in National One with 158 to his name, the former Harlequins man has also crossed the whitewash nine times – a tally only passed by three other backs.