A crucial try for stand-in captain Alistair Ramus on half-time and two penalties through Paul Goodall was enough to see Tottonians take over the London Division 4 South-West leadership for the first time this season - and that's where they want to stay.

It was a workmanlike performance from Bob Millard's team who did not trail in an epic encounter with Farnham, but the 11-7 victory was never confirmed until the final whistle.

Goodall's first penalty broke the long-standing deadlock before Ramus went over deep into first half injury-time, after a steal from a line-out close to the Farnham line was coupled with a series of phases.

Farnham did strike back with a converted try, but the relief was evident when Goodall's second extended the lead back to four points. And, despite some pressure, Totts held out to for another seven minutes of injury time to claim the victory.

"We are obviously delighted," said Ramus. "We did the job we set out to do, although it was touch and go for a long time. But the victory was well deserved and the boys dug deep to get it, especially Simon Dine on his debut at hooker, who was outstanding.

"Now we have set a precedence for ourselves, so we must keep it going," said Ramus of the side who have failed to lose in any game this season.