Worthing have been told to take the festive celebrations easy as they spend Christmas four points clear at the top of London Two South.

Outside half Alistair Wood scored two tries and made another to help clinch a 22-5 home win over Effingham and Leatherhead.

Wood's scoring pass set up a third try in two games for prop Raynn Bruce, who later returned the favour.

There was also a try following a charge down by the Worthing No. 10.

Ben Coulson kicked a conversion and late penalty to boost the tally and Worthing could have scored a couple more tries.

Now they look ahead to the key trip to title rivals Gosport and Fareham on January 4.

The Hampshire outfit bounced back to form with a 34-0 home thrashing of Cobham on Saturday and Worthing coach Ian Davies said: "That game is going to be massive.

"Gosport are unbeaten at home in the league for something like 18 months and they will be a tough nut to crack.

"Historically the first game back after Christmas for Worthing is never pretty so hopefully we can change that."

A brilliant try from Jon Scrase sent Pulborough into the last four of the Sussex Intermediate Shield at the expense of holders Seaford.

The veteran scrum half sped clear down the narrow side after his pack had won possession inside their own 22 in the second half.

His try gave Pulborough an 8-7 win from another hard fought tussle between two well matched sides.

Pulborough club president Alex Steele said: "Jonny came back rejuvenated this season. He has been on fire for us."

Richard Walters had earlier slotted a penalty to give Pulborough the lead but Seaford hit back before half-time.

Jason Pheasant provided the pass for Karl Kristiansen to score in the corner, with Simon Baker's touchline conversion giving Seaford a 7-3 half-time lead.

Danny Newby also crossed but was judged to have dropped the ball before grounding it.

Crowborough are also into the semis after their 48-5 home win over Midhurst.