The Thames Valley Swamp Foxes have bounced back from their first round loss by claiming a 43-37 win against Poverty Bay.

A total of 12 tries, six scored by Swamp Fox players, saw both teams rack up more than 80 points on the board during last Saturday's Heartland Championship match played in Gisborne.

The Swamp Foxes also walked away with a much deserved bonus point, with Nemani Taletaitoga scoring two tries, while Chance Bunce, Hayden Wisnewski, Moss Doran and Joe Murray all scored one each.

Points on the board also came from the boot of David Harrison who slotted five conversions, and Jonnie Te Ruki who also nailed his penalty conversion.

After two rounds of the Heartland Championship, the Thames Valley Swamp Foxes currently sits eighth on the table with five points.

Their next match will be against East Coast, which will be played at the Paeroa Domain this Saturday, kick off at 1pm.

Thames Valley 43 (N Talemaitoga 2, C Bunce, H Wisnewski, M Doran, J Murray tries; David Harrison 5 con; J TeRuki 3 pen) Poverty Bay 37 (Jake Paringitai, Leigh Bristowe, Carl Riini, Ken Houkamau, Tamati Samuels, Suia Moala tries; Kahu Tamatea 2 con, pen). HT: 24-15