Match report Bicester 'B' v Amersham & Chiiltern 'B' - 18 Jan

Bicester ‘B’ 15 v Amersham & Chiltern ‘B’ 0

Bicester ’B’s matched the ‘A’s with a fine win over A&C ‘B’s. With the pitch in a state after the first game and so precluding any sort of a kicking game, Bicester produced some very good rugby based upon continuity and support and punctuated by high quality tries. A fine second row performance by George Myers and Scott Povey led the pack up-field at every opportunity, this momentum from the forwards coupled with an attacking mentality through the backs saw A&C on the back foot for most of the game. Callum Robertson had an impressive debut supported closely by the centre pairing of Callum McCulloch and Will Brett-Harding.

The opening try was the finest ‘team’ try of the day from either of the games. Bicester ran a penalty from their own 10m line through Scott who made a good 20 metre carry, from the breakdown quick ball gave Callum R space to run into, Jack Stone took it on from the next breakdown, another couple of phases punched forward and on the 5th phase the ball was moved wide for Callum McC to finish in the corner.

Both sides were fully committed and were equal to each other as they battled for the remainder of the half, providing good entertainment for those that had remained on the touchline to watch and to those from the comfort of the clubhouse! HT 5-0.

The second half saw Bicester enjoy the lions share of possession and build pressure well. The second score also started from a penalty this time 5m in on the oppositions 22. It was great to see Sam Clarke back from a lengthy injury take the tap from PJ Gardiner and power Bicester to within sight of the try line, Sam had the presence to offload to Scott who was stopped short, the ruck was solid, James Nellis saw the gap and caught the defence out with speedy pick up to drive over and score.

A&C enjoyed a period in our half threatening to pull one back. The Bicester defence was committed to keeping a clean sheet and managed to hold out and work their way back onto the attack. Repeated phases of pressure resulted in a Bicester scrum in front of posts from which Callum McC found the gap for Bicesters third.

Well done to the lads.

Try Scorers: Callum McCulloch (2) and James Nellis

Players Man of Match: Callum Robertson

Coaches Man of Match: Scott Povey