CHEW Valley’s hopes of back to back rugby wins in Regional One South West were dashed when they went down 45-15 away to Launceston.

It was not an unexpected result because Launceston are lying fourth in the table, only five points behind leaders Exmouth, with both sides having played the same number of games.

Defeat meant Valley remain bottom of the table, three points adrift of the next placed side Ivybridge.

Valley, who won their first league match the previous weekend, have another tough match this coming Saturday, December 21, when they play at home to second-placed Barnstaple who are only two points behind Exmouth. who are home to Launceston.