Devon claimed the bragging rights over Cornwall with a 31-17 win in the first round of the County Championship.

Cornwall started strongly in Camborne, a Mark Richards try and a penalty try giving them a 12-0 advantage.

But Devon fought back strongly with two converted tries of their own, helping them into a 14-12 lead at the break.

In the second-half, a Mark Bright try put Cornwall back in front, before Devon responded with three further tries to claim a comprehensive win.

The visitors scored five tries in all, through Dave Ewers, a penalty try, Ed Lewsey, Shaun Michael Stephens and Keni Fisilau.

Devon's Gary Kingdom also kicked three conversions for Graham Dawe's men as they claimed revenge for last year's 33-25 defeat.

Cornwall must now beat Hertfordshire away next weekend, and then Gloucestershire at home to progress out of South Division One.

Devon host Gloucestershire at the Brickfields next Saturday.

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