BASINGSTOKE RFC suffered the expected heavy home defeat in London South West Two, as they lost 72-5 to visiting London Cornish.
The home side put up a brave fight, but found the play-off hopefuls too strong in the end.
On April 2, Stoke are at home again, when London Exiles are the visitors. They warmed up for their trip to Basingstoke with a 77-15 home win over Warlingham.
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