REGIONAL 1 SOUTH CENTRAL

FYI shingler is asst coach to Ealing women in the premiership alongside Barney Maddison ex of LW and Bracknell , looking to play for us when Ealing not playing will probably play in 50% of games . He is no longer coaching us that role taken over by tommy Bell , who is a player/coach

So, I have looked at the round 2 predictions, and the results are in:

Robb got all results correct, and 50% of the points. Well done Sir. This puts you 10 points in front at the moment. Long way to go.

if we can do predictions in the relevant Round/Week Thread, it will save me hunting for them pretty please.

Rnd2	Win	Match Points	Total	Running Total
TM	4	3	7	15
Robb	6	6	12	25
Teddy	3	3	6	6

The draw keeps the 4 unbeaten sides apart from each other - can all of them go to 4/4 or will we get the 1st demonstration (this season) or the 'anyone can beat anyone' maxim?

Robb wrote:

It has to happen sometime.

And lo… Wimbledon come unstuck by a point to TunWells, Jersey given a really tough afternoon by Bracknell while the Welsh & the Stags march on. Camberley also looking strong…

Will be interesting to see how CS Stags go against Jersey. If they continue their form and smash Jersey it'll be a huge statement

Other than that can see a Wimbledon and Welsh win to keep the top moving away

Bracknell vs Maidenhead & Camberley vs Old Alleynians to fight for mid table glory and 5th spot supremacy

Robb wrote:

Ranger101 wrote:

Since Havant Tony has gone up the leagues, this place has been very quiet. Given everyone’s preseason games, how do we think the first round of league games are going to plan out?

I think Jersey will find out very quickly how tough this league can be. But given they seem to be bringing back all the Reds' old pros, it will be interesting. With Welsh and Bracknell, Welsh also bringing in the old pros from the old club too should have them challenging.

Wimbledon, assuming they haven't had another exodus, should have a good challenge against Camberley (do they still not want to go up?). Alleynians are going to be the surprise package but its a tough opener away at the Civil Service. The other two, I'm not sure how to call but I reckon Horsham will probably make the most of their second chance at this level and I reckon Hammers hammer brighton.

Almost a 1/3rd of the way through the season, and there appears to be a clear divide at 5th position in the league. Jersey seem to have hit the ground running, I am just hoping we have some guys back from injury before we meet London Welsh on 9th November. Should be a cracking match.

Hope you all enjoy the rest week.

*Edited for Caps and to put in Picture Link

Edited by Teddy1981 - 28 Oct 2024 at 14:32

Neutrals should consider making a w/e of it for Jersey v London Welsh - easyJet prices from Gatwick very affordable = as low as £58 return if you are flexible on times, or loads of sub-£100 options.

League is shaping up interestingly altho I sense we'll see results that upset the league table/form - JRFC have had two close shaves already...

Mark W-J wrote:

The Jersey v London Welsh game got a shout out on the Rugby Pod this week. Only 15 seconds in a 70 minute show, but every little counts!

Tomorrow's game also mentioned by City AM in article focused on JRFC (already posted in Clubhouse Chat)

https://www.cityam.com/jersey-rfc-the-club-resetting-how-rugby-can-be-done/

Two class teams this season, high scoring game,LW to nick it with 5 mins to go.

It sounds like a game of two halves.
LW being 7-29 up early into the 2nd half, but coming through at the end 28 - 36.