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OXFORD Harlequins edged out hosts Old Redcliffians 29-27 in a topsy-turvy clash.
Ethan Carlisle converted a 70th-minute interception try from Ed Yeates to seal victory in a game where the lead changed hands four times.
Yeates linked well with Jack Robinson to set up the latter for Quins’ opening try on three minutes.
Redcliffians hit back with a penalty from Jack Steer, who then converted a try from Sam Steer.
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Quins levelled with a try from hooker Rupert Cowan after a remarkable run.
And the visitors led 15-10 at the break thanks to a second Robinson score from 35 metres.
Sam Steer forced his way over on 41 minutes, Jack Steer converting.
A try from Sam Cox, converted by Jack Steer, made it 24-15.
On 56 minutess Yeates fed No 8 Seisoni Tupou to score under the posts, with Carlisle converting the try.
Jack Steer’s penalty increased Redcliffians’ lead.
But Yeates and Carlisle had the final say to give Quins a second straight narrow victory.
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