Oxford Harlequins did just enough to collect a second win of the season. Here is the numbers' game. See Monday’s paper for full report.
Competition: National 3 South West
Score: Oxford Harlequins 21, Bridgwater & Albion 17
Oxford Harlequins player ratings:
15. Paddy Smith 8 (two tries on promising debut)
14. Harry Burn 7 (good first half)
13. Martin Nutt 7 (committed display)
12. Tom Jelly 6 (the odd loose pass)
11. Andy Noyce 6 (played his part)
10. Alex Stevenson 6 (needed more consistent kicking)
9. Graham Sage 6 (solid enough)
1. Simon Chadbone 7 (strong game)
2. Matt Edney 7 (powerful effort)
3. Jonathan Hall 7 (scrummaged well)
5. Andy Boyle 7 (some good carries)
4. Will Clayton 7 (a force in the line-out)
6. Michael Forde 7 (won plenty of ball)
7. Charlie Sammutt 6 (got stuck in)
8. Jamie Cope 8 (STAR MAN, Quins’ Mr Reliable)
Replacements used:
18. Olly Barlow 6 (filled in fine)
17. Alex Powell 6 (little time to impress)
16. Jack Cousins 6 (kept it moving)
Referee: Simon Walker (Dorset & Wilts) – 6 (reasonable effort)
Entertainment rating: 6.
Highlight: The interplay for Paddy Smith’s first try.
Lowlight: Too many knock-ons.
Form guide: Quins can use this win as a springboard, but must find more continuity.
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