Nestl Rowntree had no answer to the extra pace of Selby's third team and consequently lost their North Yorkshire Merit League Fixture 29-6.

'Trees started brightly with early pressure producing a John Atkin penalty. But Selby hit back with four tries in the second quarter from centre Andrew Church, flankers Duncan Philips and Ben Alcid and a great 70-metre effort from scrum half Simon Tomlinson. Skipper Lee Adamson converted two.

Nestl had the best of second half territory and Atkin added a second penalty before winger Craig Norris went close.

But a second lightning break by Tomlinson sealed victory for Selby who, on this form, will be among the favourites for the title.