WINGER Tom Biggs bagged a hat-trick in Worcester Cavaliers’ emphatic 39-10 friendly victory against Oxford University at Iffley Road.

Skipper Huw Taylor (2), newcomer Auguy Slowik and replacement Biyi Alo also crossed the whitewash for Worcester on a rain-swept night.

Worcester got off to a flying start as Biggs raced down the left before chasing down his chip over the top to score.

Oxford looked to battle their way back and won a penalty 40 metres out and Basil Strang, who represented Cavaliers earlier this season, kicked for goal only to see his effort fall wide.

The hosts continued to ask questions and after winning another penalty at the breakdown, Strang didn't make any mistake from the tee the second time around.

George Blomfield then broke the Cavaliers backline as the university outfit closed in but the young Worcester side held firm to deny them a first try.

George de Cothi caused problems every time he took a quick-tap penalty, earning Worcester valuable yards and a neat interchange between Slowik, Sam Lewis and Andy Short almost saw Sam Ripper-Smith to the line, only for the referee to pull back play for a forward pass.

The returning Ben Howard soon produced an up-and-under to put pressure on the students and Worcester quickly recycled to Lewis who showed tremendous pace and strength to break the line before teeing up Slowik to score on debut.

Tim Stephenson added the extras to give the visitors a 12-3 lead going into the break.

Cavaliers made several changes at the interval and when Fergus Taylor was yellow-carded, the visitors took full advantage as Taylor dotted down from the driving maul.

But 14-man Oxford hit back immediately as Ed David charged down a Cavaliers clearance to score and Strang converted.

The entertainment continued as Cavaliers pushed for the tryline once again, and after recycling the ball wide to Biggs, he obliged to cross for his second of the night.

Cavaliers continued to ask questions as Slowik strode forward again before finding Short who came so close to the line before being pulled out of play.

But the pack soon charged forward and replacement tighthead Alo dived over from close range.

Cavaliers knocked on the door once again and Biggs was on hand to collect Afeafe Haisila Lokotui's offload to complete his hat-trick after twisting his way over the line.

The visitors heaped the pressure on as Howard and Biggs linked up well before Haisila Lokotui's charging run saw the Cavs just short but Taylor soon dotted down from close range with Ollie Allsopp landing the conversion.

Worcester ran the students ragged in the second period with some attacking rugby and a number of players impressing in front of Warriors head coach Carl Hogg.