RUGBY UNION: The numbers game (From Oxford Mail)

RUGBY UNION: The numbers game

7:52pm Saturday 9th March 2013 in Rugby By Ed Mezzetti, Sports reporter specialising in Rugby, Cricket and Athletics. Call me on 01865 425456

Chinnor threw it away as they slipped to a disappointing home defeat. Here is the numbers' game. See Tuesday’s paper for full report.

National 2 South

Chinnor 17, Dings Crusaders 21

Chinnor player ratings

15. Matt Mountford 6 (solid enough).

14. Tristan Corpe 6 (a couple of good runs).

13. Matt Goode 7 (decent all-round game).

12. Sam Stoop 6 (mixed bag).

11. Tom Gray 7 (pace posed a threat).

10. Will Millett 8 (STAR MAN, looked the part).

9. Frank Jones 6 (did his job).

1. Joe Winpenny 6 (battled well).

2. Matt Holyland 6 (set-piece could be better).

3. Joe Pickett 8 (went out with a bang before leaving for Australia).

4. Tom Mowbray 6 (got stuck in).

5. Andy Smith 7 (very reliable).

6. David Hughes 7 (made some big tackles).

7. Evan Sawyer 6 (played his part).

8. Liam Gilbert 6 (a little subdued).

Replacements used:

16. Tom Whelan 6 (filled in fine).

17. Andy Berry 6 (decent effort).

18. Adam Hastings 6 (brief cameo).

20. Henry Colver 6 (little chance to impress).

Referee: Karl Kirkpatrick (Warrington) – 6 (not always consistent).

Entertainment rating: 6.

Highlight: Matt Goode’s try showed how slick Chinnor’s backs can be.

Lowlight: Chinnor’s lack of intensity in the final quarter as Dings came on strong.

Form guide: This was a blip to an otherwise strong season at home for Chinnor, but shows they will be punished if they lose focus at this level.

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