Oxfordshire Under 18s let slip a 21-0 lead in a 24-21 defeat to Cornwall at Bristol Grammar School.

Hugh Saar opened Oxon’s try scoring, with Taylor Stevens stepping past three defenders to notch their second.

George Grieve marked his captaincy debut with try No 3, Callum Armstrong converting all three for a 21-0 lead.

Cornwall changed much of their pack in the second half and powered their way level with three converted tries, before winning it with a last-minute penalty to leave Oxon shattered.

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