Wheatley 1st XV
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Sat 05 Oct 2019  ·  Wadworth 6X Berks, Bucks & Oxon Premier
Wheatley RUFC
Wheatley 1st XV
Tries: A Gabbidon, J Taylor, J TaylorConversions: A Laman (2)Penalties: A Laman (2)
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Milton Keynes
Wheatley vs Milton Keynes October 2019
By Simon Chadbone

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Simon Chadbone4 Oct 2019 - 18:56
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James Neal will captain the side at Number 8 with Arron Laman starting at 10 for the season opener at Holton.
Sanda Mpanza & George Cowlrick are named at inside & outside centre with Harry Walker, Jordan Hook and Joe Taylor making up the back three.Wheatley's most committed scrum half Jack Taylor will start in his 9th match for his club.
Head coach Geoff Ward has selected Simon Chadbone, Alex Gabbidon and Ezra Rees in the front row with Jack Smith and Jack Atkinson chosen as the lock pairing.
Dan Bland will start at blindside flanker with Caillin Taylor at open while James Neal is named at number 8.

VIEWS FROM THE CAMP

Wheatley head coach Geoff Ward said: “The focus this week has been about getting right for Milton Keynes. We have had a good seven days since Bletchley and we have focussed really well, our game patterns are good and the physical conditioning of the players is outstanding. We have been able to add a bit more on our team togetherness and cohesion too.
“Now it is about putting in a game plan against Milton Keynes and it is important to be tactically right. We know they are going to be ferocious and full of pride and passion. They are a side if they get a bit of momentum they can be very dangerous and are well-coached. They have a great BBO Premier record and we will need to be at our best on Saturday.
“I don’t think there is anyone who isn’t excited about getting out there on Saturday and there is a good feeling around the place. We are delighted to finally get a game at home and its something the team is looking forward to.”

PREVIOUS MEETINGS
2019: Wheatley 19-15 Milton Keynes
2018: Milton Keynes 42-10 Milton Keynes
2017: Wheatley 10 -0 Milton Keynes

Wheatley Rugby Club

Wheatley Rugby Club

Holton
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Wadworth 6X Berks, Bucks & Oxon Premier Fixtures

Sat 5 Oct 2019KO: 14:30
Slough
43
Hungerford
19
Sat 5 Oct 2019KO: 15:00
Abingdon
41
Drifters
10
Sat 5 Oct 2019KO: 15:00
Bletchley
11
Chipping Norton
13
Sat 5 Oct 2019KO: 15:00
Oxford
62
Littlemore
5
Sat 5 Oct 2019KO: 15:00
Tadley
19
Gosford All Blacks
45

Head-to-Head

Sat 2 Mar 2019
Wheatley RUFC
Wheatley
61
Risborough
19
Sat 9 Feb 2019
Wheatley RUFC
Wheatley
19
Milton Keynes
15
Sat 17 Nov 2018
Risborough
13
Wheatley RUFC
Wheatley
61
Sat 27 Oct 2018
Milton Keynes
42
Wheatley RUFC
Wheatley
10
Sat 3 Feb 2018
Wheatley RUFC
Wheatley
10
Milton Keynes
0

Appearances

Milton Keynes
S Phipps
S PhippsOutside Centre
3
D Foord
D FoordTight-head Prop
3
J Pickles
J PicklesSecond Row
3

Most Points

Milton Keynes
L Tribe
L TribeFull Back
20
D Morris
D MorrisInside Centre
14
W Banister
W BanisterFly Half
10

Most tries

Milton Keynes
L Tribe
L TribeFull Back
4
W Banister
W BanisterFly Half
2
V Clarke
V ClarkeFull Back
2

Of The Match

Milton Keynes
J Pickles
J PicklesSecond Row
1
D Greenwood
D GreenwoodFull Back
1

Match details

Match date

Sat 05 Oct 2019

Kickoff

15:00

Meet time

13:30

Instructions

Usual match admin anyone needing strapping get there a bit earlier

Attendance

100

Competition

Wadworth 6X Berks, Bucks & Oxon Premier

League position

4
Milton Keynes
8
Wheatley
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Team Sponsors

Main Sponsor - claireLOGIC
Shirt Sponsor - PeopleValue
Shirt Sponsor - Grant & Stone
Player of the Month Sponsor  - Turner Properties
Clubhouse Board - Dionarch
Shirt Sponsor - Renelec
Shirt Sponsor - Agetur UK
Clubhouse Board - Earthline Ltd
Shirt Sponsor - Oxford Solar PV
Shirt Sponsor - Taylor Services
Shirt Sponsor - Anderson Orr
Short Sponsor and Beer Provider - XT Brewing Co.
Club House Boards - M40
Clubhouse Board - Cinnamons
Sponsor - Wheatley  Estates
Sponsor - Fantastic Fireworks
Event - OddBalls
Player Sponsor - A.W Mobbs