1st XV
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Sat 11 Jan 2020  ·  Wadworth 6X Gloucestershire 1
Old Cryptians RFC
1st XV
Tries: G Flounders, J Langbridge (2), J Flounders (2), J Hanley, C Crosby, B OverthrowConversions: J Hanley (6)
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North Bristol

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OCRFC Admin10 Jan 2020 - 20:04
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The Boys Come Home!!

A nice five pointer last week against Old Colstonians which now sees us starting our return leg fixtures of the season and leaves us some 20 points clear of our division. A nice position to be in but the lads have still been training hard in terrible conditions to prepare for this week’s match at home against North Bristol. The vets are also in action against Cheltenham Civil Service Vets, whilst the seconds take a well needed rest due to the opposition unable to raise a side.

Further to the second string, they enjoyed an away win at Longlevens and manager Tony Kipling was proud to announce that his charges are now fourth in their league. This season they’ve played ten league games against very strong competition along with a couple of friendlies and of course they beat Richians for the 2nd team Horns. So, all in all not too shabby, especially when you consider that the first team has used around 40 players in their campaign so far showing that we are truly one club with the ability to call upon anyone that is needed.

But back to first team matters and the players and coaches are glad for some familiar surroundings as we have our first home game in a month. We welcome North Bristol who we beat 15-82 at theirs earlier in the season in our biggest win to date. It’s fair to say that North have had a torrid season thus far having to wait until November for their first victory, and at that time some would have bet on them being relegated. However, after a points deduction for one of their rivals and winning their last two league games, they are now off the bottom and within striking distance of other teams.

Regardless, the coaches and players will be looking for nothing other than a home win and bonus point tomorrow. Coach McMahon has rewarded players for their hard work during the week with a strong outfit as he looks to increase our lead at the top along with keeping team momentum and performance high. It goes without saying as eyes will be on our National Vase clash with Bristol Harlequins in a few weeks so with so much competition in the squad everyone is playing for their shirt, which as a spectator is exciting to see the will and desire from the men.

So, the squad reads as follows;

1. Jake Kellaway
2. Karl Saunders
3. Euan Brice
4. Gareth Flounders
5. Toby Harris
6. Chad Crosby ©
7. Luke Stephens
8. Jack Flounders
9. Rob Trigg
10. Robbie Mustoe
11. Tom Brind
12. Connor Jones
13. Jake Hanley
14. Bradley Overthrow
15. Joe Langbridge

Bench
16. Gareth Winter
17. Joshua Flounders
18. Carlo Colucci

Finally, a quick note about the Bristol Harlequins game on the 25th January where your support will be compulsory. To aid this a supporter’s fun bus has been arranged, so contact Kev Norwood for details and to reserve your seat. First come, first served!

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Wadworth 6X Gloucestershire 1 Fixtures

Sat 11 Jan 2020KO: 14:30
Cirencester
11
Fairford
19
Sat 11 Jan 2020KO: 14:30
Old Elizabethans
28
Old Colstonians
5
Sat 11 Jan 2020KO: 14:30
Smiths Rugby
29
Gordon League
14
Sat 11 Jan 2020KO: 14:30
St Brendan's Old Boys
25
Gloucester Old Boys
16
Sat 11 Jan 2020KO: 14:30
Tewkesbury
5
Dursley
36

Match details

Match date

Sat 11 Jan 2020

Kickoff

14:30

Meet time

13:00

Competition

Wadworth 6X Gloucestershire 1

League position

1
Old Cryptians
11
North Bristol
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Team Sponsors

Shirt Sponsor - Cheltenham & Gloucester Autocentre
Shirt Sponsor - Malvern Tyres
Shorts Sponsor - Tayntons
Shirt Sponsor - Roberts Limbrick Architects
Sponsor - Thatchers Cider