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Chinnor v Worthing Raiders Match Preview

Chinnor v Worthing Raiders Match Preview

Tom Burns7 Apr 2017 - 09:48
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Both teams have it all to play for

This Saturday Chinnor travel to Worthing. This is another huge game as it's a must win for Chinnor as they chase the coveted play off spot. Worthing too must keep winning as they want to to stay as far away from the relegation zone as possible. They sit in twelfth position and will be fighting hard in every match they play.

Chinnor know it will be a different affair from when The Raiders came to Kingsey Road with Chinnor winning 57-10. Last weekend Chinnor hosted league leaders Bishops Stortford and won 27-25 in a close and bruising encounter. The Raiders made the trip to Redruth where they put in a massive performance but just came up short 33-29. Each side scored 5 tries with Worthing securing 2 points which could prove vital for their survival. The Raiders will be looking for the same performance levels, if not even more to get that important win against an in form Chinnor.

Worthing proved that even with an understrength pack they are still a force to be reckoned with, putting Redruth set piece under pressure last week. Props Ryan Storer and Tom Adams will look to disrupt Chinnor's strong scrum. Captain and number 8 Liam Perkins is a strong and dynamic ball carrier, capable of making line breaks and getting Worthing on the front foot. Kiba Richards is one to look out for in the Worthing backline and given space or time can be a devastating force against any opposition defence.

Chinnor have made 3 changes to the side that beat Bishops Stortford. Jay Tyack comes in for Joe Hutchinson in the front row. Benji Manning comes in for the injured Nathan Hannay in he second row with Alex Bradley returning to the 7 shirt and Ben Pineaar slotting into 8 for Tom Burns. The backline remains untouched. This is another massive game for Chinnor as they look to keep the pressure on Old Elthamians and gain that 2nd place play off spot.

Any traveling support will be greatly appreciated and we hope to see a few of you there! Thank you as well for your amazing support and turnout last weekend.

The team for Saturday:

1. Tom Price
2. Koree Britton
3. Jay Tyack
4. CJ Osazuwa
5. Ben Manning
6. Richard Thorpe
7. Alex Bradley
8. Ben Pienaar
9. Greg Goodfellow
10. Jonny Bentley
11. Henry Lamont
12. Bevon Armitage
13. Danny Barnes (Captain)
14. Luke Hibberd
15. Kieran Goss

16. Joe Hutchinson
17. Jamie Townsend
18. Tom Burns
19. Basil Strang
20. *Junior Fatialofa/Charlie Broughton

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