Tom Miles scored 17 points as Bicester trounced visitors Drifters 52-0 to go third in Southern Counties North.

Miles landed three conversions, a drop goal and a penalty as well as scoring one of his side’s eight tries.

Playing uphill in the first half, Bicester defended resolutely and took their chances to build a 16-0 interval lead.

The second half was a different story, as Drifters, reduced by injury to 14 men, were outgunned in both the set-pieces and the loose, conceding six more tries.

Bicester’s first-half tries came from hooker Will Anns and full back Dickie Walsh, who followed up his own kick-ahead to touch down.

Miles missed both conversions, but landed a superb 35-metre drop goal and a penalty before the break.

Bicester’s second half tries were scored by winger Peter Tarrega (2), Mike Harris, Miles, a second for Anns, and replacement winger Lemeki Valevou.

Miles added three conversions.

Other results: Bicester 2nd 29 (tries: L Foy, A Macdonald, K Holliday, D Ahu-Gooch, J Young; cons Ahu-Gooch 2), Wallingford 2nd 12; Grove 3rd 5, Bicester 3rd 29 (tries: B Chapman 3, C Greenslade, S Venning; cons: S John, T Burrows).