Oxfordshire were quite literally overrun in a very open match at Kingsey Road. Here is the numbers' game. See Tuesday’s paper for full report.
Competition: County Championship Shield Pool 3
Score: Oxfordshire 19, Berkshire 64
Oxfordshire player ratings:
15. Mark Chase 7 (some good running)
14. Harry Burn 7 (STAR MAN, bright first half)
13. Martin Nutt 7 (solid and composed)
12. James Serrano 6 (strong on the ball)
11. Nick Sevier 5 (weak tackling)
10. James Cathcart 6 (played his part)
9. Ricky Hopwood 6 (started well)
1. Joe Winpenny 7 (competed well throughout)
2. Alan Cawston 6 (did his job)
3. Joe Pickett 6 (sound effort)
4. Andy Smith 7 (generally reliable)
5. Joe Bellinger 6 (better first half)
6. Ben Nicholl 5 (off the pace)
7. Nick Harrison 6 (solid enough)
8. Tom Mowbray 6 (kept battling)
Replacements used:
18. James Eckert 6 (filled in fine)
17. Simon Chadbone 6 (little chance to shine)
19. Guy Nicholl 6 (made to work hard)
22. Danny Burns 6 (brief cameo)
21. Harry Carr 7 (looked lively)
16. Ben Hewitt 6 (could not affect game much)
Referee: Michael Dickens (RFU) – 7 (few tough calls to make)
Entertainment rating: 8.
Highlight: The counter-attacking for Tom Mowbray’s try.
Lowlight: Too many soft tackles.
Form guide: Oxfordshire are effectively knocked out after one game.
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