Wheatley 1st XV
Matches
Sat 09 Dec 2017  ·  Berks Bucks & Oxon Premier
Wheatley RUFC
Wheatley 1st XV
Tries: I Downer, T Butler, J Taylor, A Laman, J TaylorConversions: A Laman (4)
33
18
Abingdon
Tries: J Lochrie, G LawConversions: L StaceyPenalties: L Stacey (2)
Wheatley VS Abingdon
By Simon Chadbone

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Simon Chadbone8 Dec 2017 - 20:48
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Wheatley back in league action against Oxfordshire rivals Abingdon.

The last four encounters have seen Abing the victors in what have been some quite high scoring games most notable a 64-0 white wash back in 2015.

Wheatley are in the fortunate position of being able to select from a consistent squad and also reward others that have contributed to training and have brought more to table on match days.

Upfront Wheatley remain unchanged with Acklam, Mitchell and Gabbidon all retaining a starting position Gibb and now 2nd row regular Atkinson now forming a solid partnership although the latter seems to to have inherited the formers ability to avoid the tackle area and has to understand the difference between carrying the ball and making the gain line! on the flanks Taylor and Bland continue to battle it out for tackle count with Bland edging out that battle at the moment.

One change sees James Neal replace James Butler at 8

Jack Taylor will be looking to add to his fantasy league total this week with James Neal snapping at his heals Arron Laman retains the 10 shirt and will be looking to unleash the centre duo of Mpanza and Hobdell at every opportunity,

Joe Taylor retains the 11 shirt with Toby Butler coming in as a replacement for injured Dan Rule who will be on linesman duties for the afternoon,

Iain Downer comes in at full back looking to keep the ball in hand and unlock a stubborn defence.

The bench of Chadbone, Butler and Hook will I'm sure add a more abrasive approach when the time is required.

Wheatley Rugby Club

Wheatley Rugby Club

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Berks Bucks & Oxon Premier Fixtures

Sat 9 Dec 2017KO: TBC
Hungerford
8
Didcot
15
Sat 9 Dec 2017KO: 14:15
Bletchley
10
Tadley
11
Sat 9 Dec 2017KO: 14:15
Chesham
17
Slough
32

Head-to-Head

Sat 23 Apr 2016
Wheatley RUFC
Wheatley
39
Abingdon
46
Sat 12 Sep 2015
Abingdon
46
Wheatley RUFC
Wheatley
8
Sat 18 Apr 2015
Abingdon
64
Wheatley RUFC
Wheatley
0
Sat 13 Sep 2014
Wheatley RUFC
Wheatley
8
Abingdon
34

Appearances

Abingdon
S Barrett
S BarrettLoose-head Prop
1
D Cross
D CrossOpenside Flanker
1
J Cummings
J CummingsOpenside Flanker
1

Match details

Match date

Sat 09 Dec 2017

Kickoff

14:00

Meet time

12:30

Attendance

50

Competition

Berks Bucks & Oxon Premier

League position

6
Wheatley
10
Abingdon
Team overview
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