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MATTY Duncalf scored a hat-trick of tries as Bicester claimed local bragging rights with a 36-16 victory over Alchester at Oxford Road.

Tim Farrow added a brace, with Steve Miller also crossing over in the six-try victory.

Dan Spencer slotted three conversions as Bicester climbed to ninth after their first win of the season.

Alchester prop up the table without a point from their four matches.

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Meli Rakacaia scored two tries for the visitors, with Tom Miles kicking two penalties.

Wallingford produced a much-improved display in a 27-12 defeat at Drifters.

Injuries and unavailability meant the visitors fielded six teenagers, including 17-year-old James Wiltshire at fly half.

Wallingford’s tries came from prop Matt Pryor and flanker James Norris, with scrum half Phil Dawes converting one.

Norris had another try from a quick tapped penalty disallowed, which ultimately proved crucial.

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