TAMAR Saracens won a dramatic Lockie Cup final against Tavistock IIs with a nervy 22-15 victory last night at The Rectory.

Tavistock scored first when Tom Charlesworth went over, but they missed the conversion.

And Sarries took the lead when Nick Knight scored the first of his two tries of the evening.

Tavistock hit back with a try by Darrin Coles, but touch downs by Lee Welsh and Knight gave the Plymouth outfit Saracens what appeared to be an unassailable lead.

The difference between the two sides was the ability to kick the extra points. Where Tavistock failed to make one conversion or penalty kick, Adam Couttes was virtually flawless with his boot on the evening.

Tavistock made it interesting by scoring a late try through replacement Jude Rotten, but they missed the conversion and allowed Saracens off the hook.

Tavistock mounted some desperate attacks as the clock ticked down, but Sarries had enough strength in defence to hold the west Devon side out.

However, Tavistock did enjoy success in the Ellis Trophy with their thirds beating Saracens seconds 9-7 in a dour game.

Adam Bridgewater was the hero for Tavvy scoring three penalties to win the cup match. Tom Chapman scored a late try to give Sarries hope. Paul Westbridge converted but Tavvy held on for win.