Hopefully the rain will relent and the Okes will get chance go take on a visiting Thornbury side at the Showground this Saturday.
Last season the Okes did the double over the Thorns, but the Bristol based boys won the home fixture earlier this campaign, when the Okes lost a second half lead playing down the slope. The Okes will welcome a few returnees from injury and unavailability this week, and will want to get their proud home record back on track after defeat to high flying Drybrook last time out. Both sides are currently mid table, but each like to play an open expansive game so if conditions suit, we should be in for an exciting match up this Saturday.
Todays match ball is again sponsored by ex Okehampton and Thornbury scrum half Alan Pearn. A maroon and amber legend, Alan was a superb player, recognised as the south west's outstanding number nine, and it will be interesting to see his divided loyalties this weekend!I
As always the lads would appreciate all your support, KO at the Showground, is 2.30 pm. Come along and take in the six nations Eng V France match afterwards..