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Eye on the Opposition- Bedford Blues
John Vaughan20 Dec - 14:00
Chinnor face Bedford Blues for the first ever time in Christmas Blockbuster
Chinnor welcome visitors Bedford Blues for the first ever fixture between the two clubs. The last Saturday home match before Christmas is traditionally a huge fixture at Kingsey Road and with a large contingent of travelling supporters expected we are looking forward to an exhilarating match day atmosphere.
Bedford are a stalwart of the upper echelons of the Championship. Boasting the biggest support in the league they have gained a reputation under long serving Director of Rugby Mike Rayer of playing an open and expansive brand of Rugby. Their playing ranks are also boosted by a very close relationship with Northampton Saints which gives them the opportunity to enhance the quality of the squad but crucially without diluting their club ethos. On Saturday 4 Saints feature, two at half back, impressive Oxfordshire raised Fyn Brown in the backrow and Nonleh as a replacement prop. Former Saint Joel Matavesi, who joined Bedford permanently this year, is a very powerful presence in midfield alongside their dangerous Captain Michael Le Bourgeois. Dean Adamson on the wing is a proven and prolific try scorer.
We welcome a couple of returning, very popular characters in Bedford's ranks. Freddie Tuilagi enjoyed a superb season for Chinnor a few years ago. A hugely powerful ball carrier he was a real asset in our pack and a friendly presence around the club before leaving to play in France. Tom Cruse was a fantastic addition to our coaching team last season and he played a crucial role as we powered to National One winners. Always friendly and engaging we look forward to sharing a Christmas beer after the game.
Bedford are enjoying another successful season so far, having won 6 of their first 8 games, they sit in 3rd place just 6 points off top spot. Since losing to Coventry in week 2 their only loss has been a very tight contest with leaders Ealing so they come into Saturday's match full of confidence. Their fighting spirit was also on show last week as they came back from a big deficit to pip London Scottish with the last kick of the match.
We really hope to see a huge, vociferous home support continue to back the boys who fully appreciate the cheers and roars. More noise and passion will be needed to out support the Bedford faithful.
Bedford are a stalwart of the upper echelons of the Championship. Boasting the biggest support in the league they have gained a reputation under long serving Director of Rugby Mike Rayer of playing an open and expansive brand of Rugby. Their playing ranks are also boosted by a very close relationship with Northampton Saints which gives them the opportunity to enhance the quality of the squad but crucially without diluting their club ethos. On Saturday 4 Saints feature, two at half back, impressive Oxfordshire raised Fyn Brown in the backrow and Nonleh as a replacement prop. Former Saint Joel Matavesi, who joined Bedford permanently this year, is a very powerful presence in midfield alongside their dangerous Captain Michael Le Bourgeois. Dean Adamson on the wing is a proven and prolific try scorer.
We welcome a couple of returning, very popular characters in Bedford's ranks. Freddie Tuilagi enjoyed a superb season for Chinnor a few years ago. A hugely powerful ball carrier he was a real asset in our pack and a friendly presence around the club before leaving to play in France. Tom Cruse was a fantastic addition to our coaching team last season and he played a crucial role as we powered to National One winners. Always friendly and engaging we look forward to sharing a Christmas beer after the game.
Bedford are enjoying another successful season so far, having won 6 of their first 8 games, they sit in 3rd place just 6 points off top spot. Since losing to Coventry in week 2 their only loss has been a very tight contest with leaders Ealing so they come into Saturday's match full of confidence. Their fighting spirit was also on show last week as they came back from a big deficit to pip London Scottish with the last kick of the match.
We really hope to see a huge, vociferous home support continue to back the boys who fully appreciate the cheers and roars. More noise and passion will be needed to out support the Bedford faithful.
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