Grove produced a strong second half to grind down Newbury Stags. Here is the numbers' game. See Tuesday’s paper for full report.
Competition: Southern Counties North
Score: Grove 22, Newbury Stags 5
Grove player ratings:
15. Chris Clare 7 (a threatening runner)
14. Harry Carr 7 (took his try well)
13. Ashley Lane 6 (solid enough)
12. Joe Bellinger 7 (powerful presence)
11. Gareth Hudson 6 (some loose passing)
10. Nick Sevier 6 (went off injured)
9. Roger Sevier 7 (kicked well in the wind)
1. Jimmy Wallbridge 5 (lucky not to be sent off)
2. Jon North 7 (battled hard)
3. Tim Lane 7 (scrummaged well)
17. Stuart Sherwood 6 (did his job)
5. Paul Miles 6 (sin-binned late on)
6. James Kerr 8 (tireless effort)
19. Guy Nicholl 8 (STAR MAN, strong all-round effort)
8. John Chapman 7 (got stuck in)
Replacements used:
16. Steve Dixey 7 (added energy)
18. Jonny Simmonds 6 (filled in fine on debut)
4. Jamie Burns 8 (made real impact)
Referee: George Shield (East Midlands) – 6 (a little lenient, despite high penalty count)
Entertainment rating: 7.
Highlight: The move and finish for Guy Nicholl’s opening try.
Lowlight: Too many risky Grove passes.
Form guide: Grove are still very much in the promotion hunt.
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