ALCESTER kept themselves in the Warwickshire One promotion picture with a 20-15 win over Rugby SA.

The Kings Coughton side erased memories of an early season loss to the second from bottom stragglers.

Alcester captain Alan Williams said he is going to use the club's festive friendlies to rest a few regulars and try out some new things.

The traditional Boxing Day clash against Alcester Grammar School Old Boys fell victim to the weather but the club seconds and thirds tackled Midlands Four West South side Southam at the weekend and the firsts return at home to North Midlands One outfit Yardley and District on Saturday (ko 2.15pm).