BROMSGROVE RFC First XV have been given a bye to the North Midlands Cup quarter-final after Pershore pulled out of their first round tie.

The two sides were due to meet at Pershore this Sunday. Pershore have cited injuries as the reason for withdrawing.

The original fixture should have taken place last month but it clashed with Pershore's match with touring international side India.

Bromsgrove will face Shrewsbury or Old Saltleians in the last eight.