Season preview

BB&O Championship

BACK-ROW forward Carl Tappin is Harwell’s new captain, with ex-player Lonsdale Gayle taking over as coach.

This is a reorganised division featuring only first teams.

IN: Jamie Cantwell (back, Wallingford).

OUT: Sam Al Khalaf (wing, university), Bob Humphreys (fly half, retired).

LAST SEASON: 5th (BB&O 1 South).

PREDICTION: Top six.

Didcot have a new head coach in former Abingdon man Andy Callaghan as they target a mid-table finish.

IN: Marcus Grimes (lock/back row), Sean Betteridge (wing/centre, both unattached).

LAST SEASON: 6th (BB&O 2 South). PREDICTION: Struggle.

Wheatley return to league rugby, with Abingdon and Faringdon completing the Oxon contingent.