3rd November - Weekend updates
5th November 2007
RUGBY UNION: The numbers game
By Ed Mezzetti
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Quins' star man Beau Wilson |
Oxford Harlequins over-ran St Ives in spectacular style, running in 12 tries. Here is the numbers' game. See Tuesday's paper for full report.
Competition: South West 1
Score: Oxford Harlequins 72, St Ives 3
Oxford Harlequins player ratings:
15. Andy Noyce 8 (intelligent display, joined the line well)
14. Tom Johnson 8 (powerful performance from an increasingly influential player)
13. Andy Henley 8 (St Ives couldn't handle his running game)
12. Beau Wilson 9 (STAR MAN, Quins' most creative player)
11. Pete Davies 7 (lively and committed)
10. Mark Preston 8 (highly impressive debut, but poor place kicking)
9. Anthony Cope 7 (his sharp performance deserved a try)
1. Nick Goodger 8 (another to shine on his debut)
2. Dave Needham 6 (lineout throwing a little patchy)
3. Paul DeLange 7 (rock solid as usual)
4. Dave Payne 7 (effective in set play and loose)
5. James Eckert 6 (not a natural second row)
6. Phil Rowe 6 (replaced at half-time)
7. Chris Alcock 8 (took some stopping)
8. Paddy Soper 7 (did little wrong)
Replacements:
16. Ed Mitchell 6 (few chances to impress)
17. Duncan Lynchsmith 7 (made useful impact)
18. Ferdi Gerber 7 (always alert and carried well)
Referee: Mike Cooper 7 - no major quibbles
Entertainment rating: 8.
Highlight: The slick move that led to Pete Davies's try
Lowlight: Mark Preston's dodgy goal kicking.
Fixtures
Next Weekend Oxford Harlequins travel away to Weston-Super-Mare who have shown impressive recent form disposing of Cleve RFC and Maidenhead RFC over the last two weeks. www.westonrfc.co.uk
Quins hope to see the return of Frank Jones who is currently undergoing treatment for his appendix in hospital, our thoughts are with him. If anyone wishes to travel away to Weston next week, places will be available on the players coach at a cost of £5 (contact Matt Maudsley for further details).
Oxford RFC should get things back on track away to Wheatley this weekend, they lost in a dismal affair to a very committed Stow-On-The-Wold team. www.wheatleyrfc.com
Oxford Rugby IIs, who narrowly lost to Redingensians IIs will take on Buckingham IIs at the Southern By-Pass next Saturday.
Results
Oxford Harlequins RFC 72 - 3 St Ives
Oxford RFC 8 - 23 Stow-On-The-Wold
Redingensians IIs 38 - 32 Oxford Rugby IIs
Social Events
On Saturday 24th November there will be a players reunion at The Southern By-Pass, for past players from Oxford RFC and Oxford Harlequins Rugby.
Oxford Harlequins RFC v Chinnor RFC SW1
Oxford RFC v Broadmoor Staff RFC BBO Prem
- Pre-match meal (price to be confirmed when numbers are finalised)
- Oxford Harlequins League Game versus Chinnor (SW1)
- Pub Golf (tour of historic oxford pubs)
Please confirm your attandance to this event by contacting the following players/members:-
Oxford HarlequinsRFC Oxford RFC
Jon Silversides: 07912 113083 Andy McDonald: 07813 336318
Mick Hill: 07836 683028 Tubby Tyrell: 07831 774898
Matt Maudsley: 07776 204525 Tom Olley: 07711 673485
The Pub Golf will be organised on the day, however please start thinking about suitable attire!
Directions to the Southern By-Pass can be found on either:-
www.oxfordharlequins.com
or www.oxfordrfc.co.uk
It is going to be an action packed day, show your support and reunite yourselves with old friends.
