Gents
2 excellent results last week (one for us and one for Marlow) have put us on top spot for the first time this season. This means we become the hunted and we need to maintain the points distance at the top, which is a very different proposition mentally.
Oxford Hawks 4s are a good side (they must be, otherwise they wouldn't be 4th with Chris Maidlow in the team). They have a mixture of experience and youth and this seems to work well for them. They have beaten some decent teams along the way and scored heavily on occasions, so we need to start with the same intensity as we did last week.
Same team as last week apart from: Ali is back from his travels, Matt and Liam have college commitments, Geoff returns to the 1s, and there is likely to be one more addition.
Please note: There are major roadworks on the Oxford ring road (A40). The oppo skipper says to allow an extra 30 mins, check live travel alerts and consider approaching from A34 (ie from the north).
The early start means we'll have plenty of time to get back and watch the 1s take on Ox Hawks 1s at our place. Also, don't forget the rugby will be on in the club and there's a social on Sat evening.