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OXFORD University ended their two-match trip to Russia unbeaten after hammering RC Slava 42-5 in Moscow.

The Dark Blues, who thrashed St Petersburg State University 83-3 last week, roared into a 35-0 lead at half-time before signing off with a sixth and final try in the second period.

Centre Matt Janney led the way with two tries, while South African back-row recruit Sam Peter notched one.

George Cullen converted five tries, including one of his own.

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Henry de Berker and Henry Hughes also went over for the students.

The Dark Blues begin their home campaign against Newport Gwent Dragons at Iffley Road on Tuesday, September 30.

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