Wallingford's pacy back division sent them cruising to a 31-0 victory over derby rivals Abingdon in their second preliminary round tie at the Hithercroft on Sunday.

Despite the poor weather, Wallingford played open rugby from the start and scored within five minutes when full back Gareth Williams finished off a flowing three-quarter move with a try and conversion.

A second try followed quickly, winger Stephen Keable crossing after another excellent move.

The home side relaxed and Abingdon came strongly into the game, only stout defence keeping them at bay.

Turning round 12-0 up, Wallingford upped the pace in the second half as the pack took control.

With the back row trio of Blewitt, Rob Moore and Henderson in charge, another score for the home side followed when centre Peter Holton sent evergreen prop Dick Payne over for the try, Williams adding the goal.

Abingdon's pack battled on valiantly, but their backs, missing such players as Ian and Adrian Thompson, along with Nick Wilson, were unable to cope with their opposite numbers.

Two scores in the last ten minutes secured the game for Wallingford. Moore bulldozed over from ten metres, and veteran scrum-half Sid Slinn capped a fine performance with a try on time, Williams adding his third goal.

Wallingford's reward is a first-round tie at Witney on Sunday, December 3.

Littlemore were given a walkover when opponents Didcot were unable to raise a side.