The Spartans fielded an experienced team and it was two of their former first team regulars, Mark Banwell and Rob Parker (Photo: Trevor Hyde), who played leading roles in a 21-11 defeat of City of Birmingham. Banwell hit seven and Parker six. Michael Thomas, another ex-first teamer, was also among the scorers.
Bridgefield beat Castleford 13-5 in the other men’s game.