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.
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