BOURNEMOUTH RFC enjoyed derby delight with a 17-10 victory over reigning champions Wimborne in the Dorset Under-15 Cup at Oakmeadians.

The young Lions had to withstand an early barrage of pressure but muscled their way back to take the lead after 10 minutes when Bruce Lei-Bennett scored the opening try in the right hand corner.

With both teams keen not to concede any ground, a large number of hard-hitting tackles flew in with Bournemouth dominating the contest physically.

A handling error, however, proved their downfall before half-time with Wimborne eventually levelling matters at 5-5 at the interval.

Play ebbed and flowed after the break but lapses in concentration cost Wimborne dearly as Josh Ward, a second from Lei-Bennett and Antoine Pilcher's conversion gave Lions much-needed breathing space.

Wimborne got one back but it was too little too late as Bournemouth took the silverware.

Both teams expressed their thanks to Dorset & Wilts Society referee Richard Oliver who officiated the game with empathy and offered direction to prevent player infringements.