The sun was out, but there was a chill in the air, as this BBO phase two, league clash was played on an extremely tacky surface at Weedon Lane.

Chinnor knew before match day, that they would be without several key players and that they would only be able to muster a limited number of players into the bargain.

At the end of the game, it was apparent that the only difference between the two teams was home advantage. This observation was made on the basis that Chinnor had beaten Chilts at Kingsey Road by a similar margin, in the first phase of the competition.

On the day in question, Chinnor forwards fronted up and asserted pressure. Meanwhile, the backline was firing blanks. It has to be said though, that there was evidence of lack lustre throughout the entire team, with a few too many missed tackles. Reflection would have raised questions about the effects of beer and sleep deprivation.

Chinnor had taken the lead early on with an awesome long range penalty kick by Ben Hewitt, which cleared the crossbar with a few metres to spare. Afterwards though, cohesion completely deserted Chinnor and Chilts commitment and graft was rewarded with ten points by halftime, to realise a 10-3 lead.

Chilts also won the second half 10-3, when Chinnor gave a better account of themselves with Hewitt again notching a penalty. Although, their performance was improved, with Chilts resolutely defending their own try line for long periods, Chinnor were never going to get back into the game in a meaningful way. 

The score ended 20-6 as Chinnor were left to reflect.

The Chinnor coach Rob Hill designated Sam Blewitt as his Man of the Match.

The next Colts fixture sees Chinnor entertaining Maidenhead on 5^th February.

Team:  Arthur, Batting, Bishop, Blewitt, Creagh, Cuadrado, Davis, Garrod, Grellier, Hackshaw, Heath, Hewitt, Hughes, Maloney, Mauger,  Olley, Sanders, Stock and Williams.