TEIGNMOUTH RFC 1st XV and North Petherton are heading for a last-day fight for survival in South West Two after both won their penultimate games of the season.

Full-back Jordan Hellier scored a try hat-trick as the Teigns overcame Penzance & Newlyn 34-24 at Bitton Park to end a two-game losing sequence in the bottom three.

North Petherton, the team Teignmouth have to get past, were 31-14 winners over Winscombe, which preserved their three-point lead over the Teigns.

If things stay as they are, it will be Teignmouth and Cullompton who will meet in the first tranche of play-off games.

Teignmouth travel to North Petherton in the final round of fixtures aware nothing less than a win will do – and even that might not keep them out of the play-offs if Petherton harvest maximum bonus points.

George Franklin, the Teignmouth captain, said the team benefited in more than just points terms from this win.

“We we're really pleased with the result and our performance, especially considering the pressure we were under get a five-point win,” said Franklin.

“This win sets up a massive game at North Petherton, which we will be going into full of confidence.”

Hellier opened the Teignmouth scoring against the Pirates with a try following a great run by centre Alex Ford. Pirates were awarded a penalty and went for posts

Teignmouth’s second try was scored by full-back Jordan Hellier and converted by Jack Mayne for a 12-3 lead.

Back-to-back tries gave Penzance-Newlyn a 17-12 lead, but not for long. Man of the match Hellier zipped in for his hat-trick try and Mayne’s conversion took the half-time score to 19-17.

Mayne kicked a penalty as Teignmouth crept into a 22-17 lead. Pirates snatched it back with a converted try.

With time ticking away the Teigns went back in front with a Jason Jervis try. A Jack Bowen try, converted by Mayne, put the game to bed.

Franklin said apart from Hellier’s man-of-the-match show, there was other credit to share around.

“It was a real team performance, but the way our front five was able dig in during the second half was vital,” said Franklin.

“Our backs were very clinical and they deserve a lot of credit.”