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Dartfordians are up and running at the third attempt in Regional 2 South East after a 29-19 home win over Thurrock. The hosts started well, defending strongly against some big Thurrock runners and keeping control of the ball when in possession. Space was soon created for prop Louis Chapman, and he crashed over to open the scoring. Thurrock immediately hit back, forcing a penalty, and although this was missed they kept driving forward. From a good lineout they pushed on and moved the ball wide, and with the Dartfordians defence too narrow the visitors scored in the gap and converted to lead by …

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