BICESTER battled back to beat Southam 27-17 in their friendly at Oxford Road.

Southam led 10-0 thanks to tries from Sam Bench and James Constable, but Bicester levelled with a brace from Matt Duncalf.

Steve Risbridger gave Bicester a 15-10 lead before Constable converted a try from Peter Harris.

Bicester won it in the final period, with Risbridger converting his own try and Dave Aslett going over to complete the scoring.