Thurrock's inconsistent season continued when they crashed to defeat at the bottom club.

A converted try put Twickers on top early and Thurrock's cause was hindered further when wing forward Ben Partridge was lost to injury.

Tees bossed the line-outs, but they couldn't turn pressure into points due to misplaced passes and penalties.

Paul McCarthy -- Partridge's replacement -- went off injured and Twickenham scored two tries and a penalty before Wayne Tredwell scored a late Tees consolation.

Published Tuesday November 5, 2002

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