Nat 1 team of the season

It's certainly Chinnor and Rams-heavy, which I suppose is to be expected given that they ran clear of the chasing pack.

Its a solid looking team but I personally wouldn't have included Noah Fenton, a quality player but by no means ever present for Taunton, especially towards the end of the season. Someone who was ever present, Arthur Ellis for RP, I would have put at 6 if anywhere, he certainly wasn't the best open side in the league and Max Clementson from Chinnor might rightly feel a little aggrieved.

1. Rukhadze (Albion)

2. Hayman (Rams)

3. Baker (Rams)

4. Swain (Rams)

5. Brockschmidt (Chinnor)

6. Atkins (Rams)

7. Ellis (RP)

8. Ryan (Chinnor)

9. Carter (Chinnor)

10. Worboys (Chinnor)

11. Fenton (Titans)

12. Bourton (Chinnor)

13. Passman (Chinnor)

14. Walker (RP)

15. Pointon (Moseley)

Not quite a gap year, he played for Ireland U19 mid April and for Taunton in the final game. Personally, I don't believe his unavailability was the reason we were relegated, we won more games without him.

I doubt he'll be with us in 2024-25 - too good for N2!

I was going to mention Alun Walker with 20 tries but Hayman scored 6 more! A high bar.

Have forwards always scored more tries than backs or is that a modern era trend?