Worcester Warriors came close to handing new Director of Rugby Mike Ruddock a dream start at Sixways as the team deservedly claimed runners-up spot at the Middlesex Sevens.
Warriors produced a series of stunning displays at Twickenham as they escaped what was widely regarded as the hardest pool with victories over defending champions London Wasps and local rivals Gloucester.
A thrilling quarter final saw Warriors snatch a 21-15 victory after a score from wing sensation Marcel Garvey, who grabbed five tries on the day, with just 17 seconds left.
Warriors than produced a professional display to edge out London Irish in the semi-finals to book a final berth against Newcastle Falcons.
Pat Sanderson’s troops trailed 15-0 at the break as the Falcons produced a thrilling show of running rugby.
But Warriors refused to lie down and a three-try second half blast saw them come close to producing a staggering recovery before the final whistle signaled a 20-19 defeat.