WORCESTER Wanderers were made to pay for failing to convert the chances that came their way as Woodrush won 31-10 in Midlands Four West (South).

Woodrush took the game to Wanderers and the opening minutes were spent in the hosts' 22. Wanderers slowly seized control and made their way upfield.

The driving maul became Wanderers' main attacking threat but, in an open game, both teams tried to move the ball wide at every opportunity.

The Worcester side laid seige to the Woodrush line and won a penalty as the visitors collapsed the maul. Geraint Perkins kicked to the corner and, from the lineout, Wanderers set up another driving maul and were not to be denied as Mike James touched down. The try was converted by Perkins.

Wanderers attacked from the kick-off, but a mixture of solid Woodrush defence and poor decision-making meant chances went begging.

The hosts were awarded a penalty, which was converted by Perkins for a 10-0 lead.

However, the game changed as Wanderers started to make unforced errors and the quick Woodrush backs took full advantage to score two converted tries in two minutes to take a 14-10 lead on the stroke of half-time.

The second-half began well for Wanderers, but their errors were ruining some good approach work.

Woodrush then added a neat drop goal and, from the restart, they ran back at the Wanderers.

From a quickly-taken penalty, the visitors scored the best try of the game, which was duly converted to make it 24-10.

The Wanderers came roaring back and the final quarter was spent in the Woodrush 22, but they could not find a way through to the try-line.

In the last move of the game, with the Wanderers forcing the game, Woodrush intercepted a pass just outside their 22 and the winger ran in unopposed for a final score of 31-10.