RUGBY UNION: Chinnor relish Redruth's visit (From Oxford Mail)

RUGBY UNION: Chinnor relish Redruth's visit

10:00am Friday 15th February 2013 in Sport By Ed Mezzetti, Sports reporter specialising in Rugby, Cricket and Athletics. Call me on 01865 425456

CHINNOR head coach Jason Bowers says his team will not roll over when they host title-chasing Redruth in National 2 South tomorrow.

The renowned Cornish side have shot up the the table in recent months and could go top if they win their two games in hand.

But Chinnor have a proud home record this season and Bowers is relishing what will be a real test.

“If we play well and perform well, you never know what will happen,” said Bowers.

“We are a tough side to beat at home and will not roll over against anyone.”

Bowers added: “We stayed with them pretty much until the last ten minutes down there,” said Bowers, whose men lost 44-14 in Cornwall.

“We are at home this time and are playing well. The only time we have been beaten at home was by Hartpury College and that was quite close.”

Back-row forwards Evan Sawyer and Alex Waddingham return to the Chinnor squad, while 18-year-old fly half Will Millett will look to build on an impressive display against Canterbury.

Bowers said that hosting Redruth would be a great occasion for his club.

“I am really looking forward to this match,” he said.

“They are an established National League side with a great pedigree and the famous Hellfire Corner.

“They are the sort of games that we have earned by getting promoted.”

“It will be fantastic to welcome them to Kingsey Road.

Jim Hadfield replaces Dave Manning at tight-head prop as second-placed Henley Hawks visit Bournemouth.

Will Woodward continues at openside flanker as Ryan Newman is not yet fit .

Danny Wells returns at outside centre after a facial injury, so Jevon Marsh drops to the bench.

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