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.