DIRECTOR of rugby Alan Solomons lauded his side's finishing masterclass after Worcester Warriors notched seven tries in a 52-7 thrashing of rivals Bristol Bears at Sixways.

An early converted Yann Thomas try gave Bristol a 7-0 lead but Warriors hit back in emphatic fashion to record their biggest ever Gallagher Premiership victory which sees them climb to seventh in the table.

Gerrit-Jan van Velze, Ryan Mills, Marco Mama, Francois Venter, Chris Pennell and Josh Adams all crossed to put Warriors’ fans in dreamland.

Replacement Ryan Bower was sent off late on but Bryce Heem’s try at the death capped a near-perfect afternoon’s work.

With Pennell also contributing with a penalty and Duncan Weir landing all seven of his kicks at goal Warriors bettered their previous best win which came in May 2008 when they thumped Newcastle Falcons 51-10.

“After a shaky first 10 minutes we got back into it and were not only able to build pressure but convert it into points,” Solomons said.

“That’s something we have not always been able to do in this first block of games so that was very satisfying.

“We should have won the games against Wasps and Newcastle as we were creating opportunities but we did not finish them off.

“Every chance we got (against Bristol), we pretty much took. That was the key difference.”

Warriors led 31-7 at half-time and Solomons was impressed by the way his side maintained their pressure as Pennell and Adams crossed at the start of the second period.

“Those first 10 minutes (after the break) were vital,” Solomons said.

“We know Bristol are a very good side and we have seen what has happened in rugby all over the world where teams have come back.

“When Pennell got that try it made a really big difference.”

Bower saw red late on for a shoulder charge on Will Hurrell but Solomons insisted he did not see the incident.

“I haven’t studied the film so I can’t comment on it,” Solomons said.

“It was a pity that Ryan went off but these things happen.”

Solomons refused to single any of his players out for praise, insisting it was a “team performance”, and also paid tribute to the club’s hardy supporters.

“The lads who did not get selected for the 23 played a major role because they assist with the training,” Solomons added.

“Some of the lads didn’t get on but they were important as well.

“All our staff throughout the club also played a vital role in this as they did an incredible amount of work.

“The flags were put out there by our staff so a lot of effort went into the off-the-field stuff.

“The whole club deserves credit.

“I should include the supporters in that as they are absolutely marvellous.

“They are here through the thick and thin. They are not fans who are here today and gone tomorrow.

“It was great that we were able to deliver like that and the supporters certainly make a huge difference with their encouragement so I would like to thank all of them.”