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03.11.2007 Uxbridge 31 - Thamesians 5

Uxbridge: Tries: Hambley x3(15 pts)Ranns x2 (10 pts) Cons:Weymouth x1(2 pts) Basher-Jones x2 (4pts)

Uxbridge continue with their unbeaten home league form with a crushing defeat of Thamesians. Uxbridge sadly paid a high price with injuries to gain the win, with first team regulars Ritchie Gunning, Michael Weymouth, Paul Radford and captain Dan Pitkin all needing treatment. Ian Hambley continues to score at will this season with an excellent hat-trick of tries.

Not to be out shone by the backs, the forwards produced two great tries through prop Brian Ranns. The stand out try of the game came from a bizarre piece of decision making from Ryan Coubrough. When playing the percentages and finding yourself only ten yards from your own try line the best option would usually be to make some ground with a huge touch-finder kick. In a moment of madness, or genius, the Uxbridge flanker tried a cross field kick inside his own 22 meter area which thankfully was gathered by centre Esmond Brown. Had the move not ended in a fantastic breakaway, Brian Ranns touching down for a great try, I think that Ryan may have faced some difficult questions from his team mates.

Joel Basher-Jones and Michael Weymouth managed to slot over 3 out of the 5 conversions between them to make the score line even more respectable. Hopefully the injuries can be shrugged off for next week’s home match against HAC. Uxbridge may head into the game as favorites, but daren’t be complacent in securing the win if they’re to keep pressure on Wasps and Harlequins Amateurs at the top of the league.