Wanderers see off pitch with thumping victory

More than 200 people flocked to watch the game on a proposed future park-and-ride site for the city.

Wanderers conceded an early drop goal after a fumble with Alec Stewart landing the kick from an acute 35 metres.

Spartans extended their lead when centre Michael Blair outpaced the defence to bag an unconverted try.

Wanderers raised their game but it took a while for them to get back into contention.

Centre Ben Barclay finally managed a try from Lee Watson's long pass after Calvin Van Vuuren won a line-out. Greg Fincher converted.

The hosts increased their efforts and went ahead for the first time through flanker Tom Muir's try following Watson's quick tap penalty.

Wanderers improved after their early handling errors with winger Chris Jenkinson and forward Rob Pearce combining for number eight Dave White to score.

Fincher just missed the tricky conversion to leave the score at 17-8 before a late Stewart penalty narrowed the half-time advantage.

After a frenetic restart, Wanderers added another try within five minutes when Barclay intercepted a sloppy Spartans play. Fincher converted.

The front row of Rich Ralph, Simon James and Tom Drew battled against a heavier Spartans pack.

Despite good Worcester defence, Stewart closed the gap to 24-14 with a comfortable kick.

But Wanderers did not concede any more points and Fincher was provided with an easy conversion from a fine try.

Stand-off Ned Anderson fed Barclay whose jinking run drew the defence and he passed for Jenkinson to sprint home from 40 metres.

The penultimate score arrived from Watson's deft pass to Barclay who evaded three defenders to score his third try of the game.

With the game sewn up, White went over for the final try after Pearce was tackled a metre from the line.

The win did not affect the Wanderers league position as they ended up sixth out of 12 teams.

Meanwhile, Evesham lost 39-34 to lowly Copsewood in the same division.