CHINEHAM Lions destroyed Romsey, who play in the league above them, to progress to the next round of the Hampshire Plate.

Visiting Chineham took the lead within the first five minutes, Karl Pullen touching down for the opening try, and they never looked back, going on to win 70-5.

The forwards were dominant at both the lineout and scrum, while the backs were fluid in attack and strong in defence as the visitors romped to victory.

Kris Ford scored a hat-trick of tries, while Sam Goddal, Chris Ford and Keiran Daley all crossed the line twice. Tom Johnson, Pullen, Keegan Wicks and Matt Heley were the other scorers.

Chineham return to Hampshire Two action on Saturday, hosting Alresford, while Overton are at home to Fawley and Kingsclere travel to Southampton.

In London Two South West, Tadley face a trip to Weybridge Vandals, while Aldermaston are away at Didcot in the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Championship.