Revenge is sweet, they say. And so it proved for Narberth at the weekend. For, having returned to winning ways the previous week, the Otters maintained their push for promotion to National League division one with a comfortable victory over visiting Brynmawr on Saturday.

But why so sweet? Well, it was Brynmawr who just about put paid to Narberth's hopes of glory last season when they defeated the Otters late on in the year to leave the Pembrokeshire side kicking their heels in division two.

But Narberth are firmly intent on going one better this time, and Saturday's victory sees them hold on to second place in the table, still a point behind pace-setters, the students of UWIC, but three points clear of third-placed Rhymney.

Having tasted the highs and lows last season, Narberth know it will not be easy, but they have the appetite and have certainly laid the foundations with their early season form which has seen them lose just two of their 12 matches.

But, fired up by their vociferous band of home supporters, there was no way they were going to lose this one, even though Brynmawr often made things difficult for the free-flowing Otters with their rather negative tactics of killing the ball at every opportunity.

This ploy worked effectively early on, but as the visiting forwards began to tire as the match wore on, Narberth eventually took advantage to rattle up the points with some fine tries.

It was from the boot of Aled Davies that they took the lead, however, when the centre banged over a penalty, although he was off target with two other attempts at the sticks.

After that, the match developed into something of gruelling tussle as the Otters found it difficult to break through the resolute Brynmawr defence, who continued their spoiling tactics at the breakdown.

Things began to change, however, when Brynmawr prop Cefyn Phillips was sin-binned shortly before the interval.

It proved a costly loss for the visitors, as Narberth finally seized their opportunity when Simon Daniel kicked for position from the resulting penalty. Winning the subsequent lineout in the corner, the pack produced a concerted drive and back row man Alan Reynolds was on hand to claim the touchdown.

Aled Davies converted from the touchline to put some daylight between the two sides, and it was not long before the gap had stretched to 17 points as fly-half Daniel went on a mesmerising run which ended with him crossing near the posts.

Aled Davies had no problem in adding the extras with a successful conversion.

After the break, Narberth continued to make the most of their numerical advantage and wasted no time in adding their third touchdown when powerful centre Andrew Bowen forced his way through inside the Brynmawr 22 and crossed for the try, again converted by Davies.

Now in full control, Narberth attempted to run the ball at every opportunity, but it cost them dear when Brynmawr centre Justin Watts intercepted a loose pass inside the Otters' 22 and gratefully accepted the chance to hare over for a try, which was converted by substitute Matthew Stent.

But their joy was shortlived. Normal service was resumed by Narberth and next on the scoresheet was fullback Wayne Jones who entered the line at pace to round off a superb movement by the threequarters.

This time Davies failed with the conversion attempt, but he made amends when he completed the afternoon's scoring with a try of his own, crossing in the corner following some clever passing by Simon Daniel and winger John Whitticombe.

Tomorrow (Saturday), Narberth take a break from league action when they travel to play Resolven in the fourth round of the Principality Welsh Cup.