Chinnor retained the Oxfordshire Cup after sealing it in the final few minutes. Here is the numbers' game. See Monday’s paper for full report.
Competition: Oxfordshire Cup final
Score: Chinnor 19, Oxford Harlequins 9
Chinnor player ratings:
15. Richard Williams 6 (did his job)
11. Ben Farr 7 (some good moments)
13. Matt Goode 7 (solid effort)
12. Huw Morgan 7 (mature display)
14. Pip Seymour 6 (fairly quiet)
10. James Cathcart 7 (mostly good)
9. Toby Prescott 6 (couldn't cut through)
1. Joe Winpenny 7 (scrummaged well)
2. Alan Cawston 8 (rock solid set-piece)
3. Joe Pickett 7 (part of a strong unit)
4. Harry Jackman 7 (committed display)
5. Andy Smith 8 (towering game)
6. Adam Hastings 8 (STAR MAN, versatile and scored key try)
7. Nick Harrison 7 (covered ground well)
8. Tom Mowbray 6 (played his part)
Replacements used:
16. Ian Stock 7 (kept scrum on top)
19. Ed Vickers 7 (forceful game)
18. Ricky Hopwood 6 (filled in fine)
20. Mark Chase 7 (added pace)
Oxford Harlequins player ratings:
15. Graeme Crapper 7 (covered well)
11. Harry Burn 7 (shone in patches)
13. Xavier Andre 7 (dangerous if not electric)
12. Martin Nutt 7 (a willing runner)
14. Huw Jones 7 (always positive)
10. Joey Todd 7 (more good than bad)
9. Anthony Cope 7 (industrious as ever)
1. Simon Chadbone 6 (made to work hard)
2. James Clark 7 (good around the park)
3. Ollie Barlow 5 (worked over)
4. Allan Purchase 6 (went off injured)
5. Andy Boyle 6 (needed more grunt)
6. Ryan Newman 6 (solid enough)
7. Matt Young 7 (tenacious effort)
8. Jason Welburn 8 (excelled in defence)
Replacements used:
20. Matt Edney 6 (carried well)
16. James Eckert 6 (short cameo)
19. Lester Smart 6 (filled in ok)
18. Andy Noyce 6 (little chance to shine)
Referee: Simon Lane (Devon) – 6 (no major complaints)
Entertainment rating: 9.
Highlight: The continuous late drama.
Lowlight: Both sides lacked a clinical touch.
Form guide: This was the closest of the three matches the old rivals have played this season.
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