Oxford Harlequins ground out victory in a very competitive match. Here is the numbers' game. See Tuesday’s paper for full report.
Competition: National 3 South West
Score: Oxford Harlequins 28, Cleve 24
Oxford Harlequins player ratings:
15. Graham Crapper 6 (reasonable debut)
14. Andy Noyce 8 (some key contributions)
13. Martin Nutt 7 (strong in defence)
12. Anthony Cope 7 (covered well)
11. Grant Ricker 7 (superb acceleration for try)
10. Jeff Stewart 6 (still finding his feet)
9. Kenny Sewell 7 (solid place-kicking)
1. Simon Chadbone 7 (unlucky to be sin-binned)
2. Dave Needham 7 (solid display)
3. Pete Boulton 7 (scrummaged well)
4. Adam Pearson 8 (athletic effort)
5. Craig Burrows 6 (good line-out work)
6. Andy Boyle 9 (STAR MAN, all action display)
7. Morgan Cross 7 (competed well)
8. Jason Welburn 7 (assured first appearance)
Replacements used:
16. Paul DeLange 6 (still going strong)
17. Ryan Newman 7 (added energy)
Referee: Douglas Neagle (Hampshire) – 6 (strict, but no major complaints)
Entertainment rating: 7.
Highlight: Grant Rickner’s lung-busting try.
Lowlight: Quins’ two yellow cards.
Form guide: A top-six performance.
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