OXFORDSHIRE have named an inexperienced side for their County Championship Shield Pool 3 opener against Surrey at Guildford RFC.
Witney prop Jamie Burke, lock Richard Haire, centre Matt Clarke, wing Lewis Collins and full back James Monks are among those making their debuts.
Three Bicester players, Mike Harris, Huw Morgan and Tom Horwood are also in the squad.
Oxfordshire (v Surrey, away): Monks, L Collins (both Witney), Morgan (Bicester), Walsh (Broadstreet), H Whittington, Hilton (both Oxford Harlequins), Burke (Witney), Soppett, Boulton, Clayton (all Oxford Harlequins), Haire (Witney), Wilkinson (Banbury), Burns (Grove), Jeffreys (Redingensians). Reps: Horwood (Bicester), Jones (Littlemore), Clarke (Witney), Chadbone (Oxford Harlequins).
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