EX-LUCTONIANS scrum-half Scott Bemand skippered England Students to a fine 25-15 win over their French counterparts, the reigning World Student champions, at Worcester RFC.

Former Hereford Cathedral School winger Adam Billig, an England Schools international, was also in the victorious line-up.

England trailed 14-10 at half-time but got on top in the second period to open up an 11-point margin.

Bemand is a regular for Moseley this season and Billig is connected with Leicester.