Chinnor 4th XV
42 vs. Newbury 4th XV 0
Saturday 8th September 2007
Berks/Bucks & Oxon Division 2 South
Chinnor took to the hallowed,
lush green pastures of Kingsey road to start their league campaign at home
against Newbury IV this week. The high summer breeze from the nearby bypass
and sewage works filled the air.
The game saw a slow, confident
start from Chinnor. The first 20 minutes played in Newbury’s half before the
floodgates opened. Newbury conceded a penalty following indiscipline during
as maul just out side their 22. Ben “Bishbashbosh” Bishop lined up the kick
and converted well to put Chinnor 3 points ahead.
The game ebbed and flowed, with
possibly more ebb than flow. Newbury were unable to threaten seriously,
Chinnor were confident but still showing signs of rust, as the half played
out. The second half saw Chinnor lead 3-0.
Showing their determination,
Chinnor cement their intention through a try from Tony “Arfur” Daley. A
lineout just inside the Newbury 22, caught by Mike “Lady Penelope” Bambrook
was off loaded to Gordon “Gordon” Fennell who ventured on, drew the Newbury
fullback, passed to “Arfur” who then ran through last player to touch down
in the corner.
The half time changes rung by
“Gordon” were starting to tell. John “Yenohe” Can on for “Mad” Mike Neuman,
along side Terry “And June” Chappell bolted the Chinnor pack to the ground.
Chinnors second try came from a pressurised Newbury in their 22. A knock on
resulted in a Chinnor scrum. The pack dug deep, cranked up the gears and
drove on. With Jonny “Another” Williams calling the line, Dave “Thunderbird
2” picked and touched down for another 5 points.
Sensing the game was theirs
Chinnor upped the tempo. A Newbury scrum near their 10 saw the ball pop out
the back. Off like a rocket was blindside flanker, Rob “Roy” McLachlan, who
kicked on between two defenders. Surprising them with his speed, “Roy” then
kicked on a second time over the line to allow Kieron “Albert” Hall to touch
down in the corner. Another scrum in the Newbury half saw the ball span out
to the backs, good hands by Matt “Mr Tracy” Lock to Rupert “The Bear”
Turnball found “BishBashBosh” in space to add more points.
A comeback after 12 months
following a serious knee injury, Will “Virgil” Dickinson had stepped up to
the no. 10 position, setting a game that saw plenty of action on both wings.
Pete “Parker” McDermott showing hints of old form, and Kieron “Albert” Hall
setting up tries for his fellow players.
With the symbiosis between the
forwards and backs from last season starting to develop, this game was
another invaluable outing for the team. Man of the match was closely
contested between “BishBashBosh”, “Virgil” and Simon “Tina” Turner, while
mare of the match was unanimously won by “Albert” for not following through
on the pitch.
Chinnor IV’s continue their
league campaign away to Wheatley next week.
Scorers:
Tries: Ben
“BishBashBosh” Bishop (2), Tony “Arfur” Daley, Dave “Thunderbird 2” Hanlon,
Kieron “Albert” Hall, Rupert “The Bear” Turnball, Jonny “Another” Williams
Conversions: Ben "BishBashBosh" Bishop (2)
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