THREE clubs dominate my Oxford Mail team of the season with each providing four players in the starting XV.

Witney, Wallingford and Henley Hawks have all had successful seasons at their relative levels, which this team recognises.

All players have been judged against the division they compete in, so those in the BB&O Premier have as much chance of selection as their more illustrious National 2 colleagues.

Here is why these players made the 2006-7 line-up:

FULL BACK CHAD Ward returned to Bicester from Chinnor this season and has made a big impact. An excellent runner with the ball, he scored more than his fair share of tries, his kicking proved crucial in Bicester's Oxon Shield win.

WINGERS THE pacy Nick Risk has been a try scoring machine for Wallingford, at one point bagging three hat-tricks in a row. Gave real cutting edge to a classy backline. Henry Lamb has played in many positions in Witney's backline, looking at home in each. Merits a place for consistently high levels throughout the season and proved a useful kicker.

CENTRES ANDY Henley, of Oxford Harlequins, is one of only two players to retain his place from last year. Despite missing part of the season due to a shoulder injury, he has proved a real handful in South West 1. A classy runner, who could play at a higher level. Pete Lloyd has given Wallingford added experience, bite and ball-carrying skills.

HALF-BACKS WALLINGFORD captain Olli Henderson also retains his place. He led his team to the BB&O Premier title, showing the full range of skills expected of a decent No 10. Can he keep it going at a higher level? Oxford Harlequins scrum half Anthony Cope steps up from last year's bench. Posed a threat with his jinking runs. Tenacious in defence.

FRONT ROW HENLEY'S dominant pack were always likely to feature heavily and Andy Le Chevalier gets the loose-head spot. A dominant player who has very rarely been out-scrummaged. Alongside him at hooker is Henley captain Liam Wordley. His try count alone has made him a contender and he has led his side with fierce commitment. Probably the best No 2 in National 2. Bernie Williams gets the nod at tight-head after a highly impressive campaign. The veteran showed he still has much to give and punched above his weight.

SECOND ROW LIKE Le Chevalier and Wordley, the towering Rob Hurrell joined Henley from Pertemps Bees last summer and he has emerged as a real force in the lineout. Has also gained influence in the loose. In a team dominated by backs, lock Dorian Jenkins was Wallingford's best forward. His absence in the county shield final gave Bicester a big edge. Adept at stealing lineout ball.

BACK ROW WITNEY'S Will Worall had another outstanding season. A very tricky customer for opposing defences. Prone to over-elaborate at times, but many higher ranked clubs would like to sign him. Worrall's Witney colleague Tim Muller earns the No 7 shirt, not least for his excellent pitch coverage. Reliable and hard-working, he gave the team real energy. At the back of the scrum, Henley's Dave Archer was an easy choice. Archer is quicker than he looks and very hard to stop, has a safe pair of hands, and does the simple things well.

The bench reads: 16 Tom Hill (Wallingford), 17 James Eckert (Oxford Harlequins), 18 Matt Hutchings (Chinnor), 19 Sean Bannister (Banbury), 20 Justin Parker (Banbury), 21 Mitch Burton (Henley), 22 Pete Davies (Oxford Harlequins).