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OXFORD University hammered St Petersburg University 83-3 in the first match of their Russian tour.
Full back Ed Doe led the way with a 28-point haul of two tries and nine conversions.
Captain Jacob Taylor joined head coach James Wade observing from the touchline, so Zandy Macdonald led the side.
Wing Will Boardman and lock Tom Reeson-Price also bagged braces as the Dark Blues ran amok.
Fresher Matt Geiger, lock Fergus Taylor, centre Macdonald, No 8 Will Thomas, plus replacements Lewis Anderson, Guy Western and George Cullen (Kellogg) all picked up one each in the 13-try haul.
The hosts got on the board with a late penalty.
Oxford can expect a far tougher test against RC Slava in Moscow on Saturday.
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