Tottonians came up against their biggest test and, despite going down by a wholesome-looking 46-10 scoreline which wiped out their season-long unbeaten record, they came out with heads held high from a side two divisions higher than themselves.

The visitors has their fair share of possession, but Thurrock's combative style in defence was too much for them to break, while the Essex side took all over the chances they presented themselves to the tune of six tries.

Paul Brading collected a pass from fly-half Martin Goodall and went over under the posts in the second half after Paul Goodall had given Totts hope in the first with a penalty.

"It would be fair to say that, on the day, the better side won," said a Tottonians' spokesperson.