CHADDESLEY Corbett opened their season with a convincing 32-0 friendly win over local rivals Kidderminster Carolians thirds.

But they were disappointed when KCs failed to bring enough experienced front-row players, meaning scrums were uncontested.

The village side were looking to use the match as a good work-out before the league starts next Saturday.

In a game played in both sunshine and torrential rain, Chaddesley dominated the early play with strong running and clever kicking.

Their early pressure was rewarded when Phil Page landed a penalty awarded for offside.

Chaddesley stretched their lead midway through the half with Page kicking a penalty try after Mark Hackett had been tackled off-the-ball.

KCs hit back but did not create chances against a well-organised defence, while Page ran in a second try from a quick penalty to make the score 17-0 at half-time.

Only a combination of poor and dropped passes prevented an in-control Chaddesley from scoring more tries.

Andy Smith followed up a kick ahead to score in the corner and, as the forwards kept making strong runs, scrum-half and skipper Carl Booth added two late tries.

Meanwhile, Chaddesley are running a junior and mini section with U-13s and U-7s side along with a mixed eight, nine and 10-year-old group.

Any youngsters interested in playing rugby can go along on Sunday mornings to the club in Fox Lane between 10.30am and noon.

More details are available from club secretary Nigel Evans on 01562 777070.