Birmingham Civil Service 33, Alcester 19

ALCESTER made a disappointing start to life in Midlands Division Five when they lost out to their Birmingham opponents.

Jamie Clarke, Jack Green and Ryan Clark scored Alcester’s tries in a game where Civil Service scored 13 unanswered points in the second half.

Alcester are in friendly action next week, when Malvern 3rds are the visitors to King’s Coughton (3pm ko).

The seconds lost 64-5 to Spartans, with Sam Fell scoring a consolation effort.