A HAT-TRICK of tries from Josh Winwood helped Braintree all but guarantee their LondonLeague division three North East status with a convincing 49-12 victory over Essex rivals Saffron Walden.
The Black and Ambers ran in seven tries thanks largely to being able to play their first choice front five for the first time since October.
Saturday's emphatic win means that barring any unforeseen off-the-field developments George Fouche's men have secured ninth spot and are safe from relegation.
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