Haywards Heath are off the bottom of National Three South after blitzing survival rivals Old Patesians.

Heath's backs ran in seven sparkling tries in a 43-16 demolition job at Whitemans Green.

It was their first ever win in the National League.

Scrum half Alex Meredith produced two strong finishes to send his side into a 21-13 half-time lead after Patesians had led briefly.

Both scores came after excellent work from the pack as Heath added to Paul Fleming's early strike.

Patesians got back to within five points before Heath landed the killer blow on 52 minutes, Andrew Cook's explosive entry into the line giving winger Stuart Charnley the chance to finish well.

John Salisbury's interception made the opening for Huw Griffin to score the first of his two second-half tries.

Mark Pymm also dummied his way over with Griffin adding four conversions.

Sean Wiltshire crossed for Pats and Rob Nock was faultless with the boot, kicking a conversion and three penalties.