Illness rips through Argaum squad.

Nick Hancock lead by example, putting a man of the match performance to inspire his depleted troops to a respectable performance.

With many already unavailable for the first week after the Christmas period, illness ripped through the squad over the last few days. A late cancellation of the second XV fixture escalated into the Chiefs travelling to Salcombe with only 14 players. A number of whome, perhaps shouldn't have played themselves.

Argaum battled through the 80 minutes, always keeping in touch of the hosts and indeed were camped in the Crabs 22 for the last quarter of the contest. The group of likely lads included a first appearance for Eroy Alexis for the Chiefs in around five years. Paul 5ymons made a rare start for the firsts, and actually received plaudits from the coach Dave Sansom, in stead of just himself.

Argaum will be hoping for a host of players returning next week for the Lockie Cup game with Saltash.