A serious injury to Witney No 8 Will Hook caused the abandonment of their David Charles Oxfordshire Cup tie after 56 minutes at Bicester on Sunday.

Will Hook, later injured, protects himself during a ruck

Hook broke his leg in a freak accident during a tackle, and the game was called off with Bicester leading 10-9.

For Witney, Francis Grant kicked three penalties, while Stuart Cassidy scored a dazzling try for the home side.

The game has been rearranged for Saturday November 23.

Grove routed Wallingford 74-7 in their local derby second-round tie, while Henley Wanderers received a walkover from Gosford All Blacks.

**More rugby reports in our rugby section on Tuesday.