BASINGSTOKE RFC produced one of their best performances of the season despite losing 32-14 at home to London Exiles in London South West Two.

Stoke trailed 15-0 at the break and the second-half proved to be a very tight affair with the visitors just edging it 17-14.

The Down Grange outfit are next in action on April 16, when they travel to Old Reigatians.