RUGBY UNION: The numbers game (From Oxford Mail)

RUGBY UNION: The numbers game

7:45pm Saturday 21st April 2012 in Rugby By Ed Mezzetti, Sports reporter specialising in Rugby, Cricket and Athletics. Call me on 01865 425456

Chinnor did just enough to earn a promotion play-off at home to Tonbridge Juddians. Here is the numbers' game. See Tuesday’s paper for full report.

Competition: National 3 South West

Score: Chinnor 40, Chippenham 28

Chinnor player ratings:

15. Mark Chase 6 (below his recent standards)

14. Pip Seymour 7 (always a threat)

13. Henry Colver 6 (solid enough)

12. Sam Stoop 7 (composed effort)

11. Tom Gray 6 (mixed bag)

10. James Cathcart 7 (kicked well in windy conditions)

9. Frank Jones 7 (generally good)

1. Joe Winpenny 7 (never troubled)

2. Simon Tattersall 6 (hit and miss throwing)

3. Joe Pickett 7 (aggressive and effective)

4. Harry Jackman 8 (STAR MAN, strong at lineout and on the floor)

5. Tom Mowbray 6 (played his part)

6. Nick Harrison 7 (busy game)

7. Alex Waddingham 8 (all action display)

8. Liam Gilbert 7 (picked up as game went on)

Replacements used:

16. Tom Whelan 7 (two good cameos)

17. Adam Hastings 6 (late introduction)

18. Trevor Powell 7 (assured display)

Referee: Ed McWalter (Gloucestershire) – 7 (managed game well)

Entertainment rating: 7.

Highlight: The move and finish for Pip Seymour’s try.

Lowlight: Too many handling errors from Chinnor.

Form guide: Chinnor thoroughly deserve to make the play-off after a superb season.

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