ED SHELDON scored three tries in a dream debut as Dursley stunned Brockworth, who started the day top of the league.

The home side started with a high intensity and strong defence from Josh McDonald and stand out tackler James Sheldon set the benchmark.

Dursley had all the possession in the first ten minutes and were unlucky when a delicate cross field kick from Ryan Malpass was just too long for the chasing players.

After some great work in the loose Simon Camm won a penalty, but Malpass pushed his kick just wide.

Following smart interplay between Ed Sheldon and Aaron Hawley, James Sheldon scored the first try, converted by Malpass.

The good work continued at the restart, where Malpass’ long boot and a good chase from Gareth Udal put Dursley straight back into the Brockworth half. From this good position Dursley kept the ball tight with strong runs from first Alex Budd and then Matt Billett.

Their patience was rewarded when Scott Udal crashed over for Dursley’s second score, also converted by Malpass, making the half-time score 14-0.

Dursley got their third try when sharp work from scrum half Jordan Lewis made ground and then a fantastic solo effort by Ed Sheldon saw him beat several players from inside his own half to score under the Brockworth posts, converted by Malpass.

Tom Stevens’ first involvement was to steal the ball from what seemed like a certain try by Brockworth. He then released Robson, who in turn released Malpass and Ed Sheldon scored another fantastic try under the posts. Malpass converted.

A quick turnover released Ed Sheldon for another individual score, his third of the game. Malpass converted again.

Dursley coach Andrew Sharp said: “We are always capable of this kind of performance and some individual brilliance at times is exactly what the hard work deserved.”

l Wotton beat Cleve 4ths 28-0 in GRFU South Three.

After a scoreless first half, Tom Gibbs, Steve Hart, Joe Horton, Gareth Davies scored one try apiece in the second half, and Chris Stokes was successful with all four conversions.