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Rugby Preview - Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 April

Rugby Preview - Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 April

MATTHEW STEPHEN23 Apr - 18:44
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Two Big Cup Games on Saturday and the Ladies wrap their successful season on Sunday, away at Chard

After the epic match last Saturday, Chippenham play their final pool game at home and welcome Winchester to Allington Fields. 3.00pm KO.
Winchester play in the London & South East Region and played in South Central Regional 2 league, taking on sides like Newbury, Salisbury, Chichester and even Wimborne. They have had a very strong season and finished 2nd in their league, just like Chippenham and hence why both qualified for the PJ Championship Cup, along with Newent and Royal Wootton Bassett. Winchester have had two close matches, losing to Newent by one point and just beating Bassett back at their place in Hampshire, so this game is key for deciding the league. Chippenham are looking forward to this encounter and are using it as a tester for the Bath Combination Cup final stages and will be giving everything to get the winning habit back.
With no Bath match and the big 3rds match beforehand, we're expecting a Big Crowd - 3.00pm KO

Chippenham 3rds are proudly competing in the Dorset & Wilts Counties 3 Cup Final and Saturday and will be welcoming another team from down South, as Swanage & Wareham 2nds will be visiting Allington Fields. They are a Dorset side we haven't played much and they're in the D&W Counties 3 South league and they have also had a very good season, topping their league and beating sides like Bournemouth 3s and Salisbury 3s. They got into the final after beating Puddletown..(No idea) by 17-5, so will be worthy finalists and it should be a very strong game, played on the Chippenham AGP - Please note the early kick off at 12.30pm - Set your alarms ready
If you want to get a taste of this match, check out the Swanage facebook page with the below;
'The anticipation is mounting as the clock ticks closer to the showdown between Chippenham 3rd XV and Swanage and Wareham 2nd XV in the Dorset and Wiltshire 2nd team cup final. The field will be a battleground, where each player will give their all in pursuit of victory. As the referee blows the whistle at 12:30, the game will kick-off, setting the stage for a thrilling display of skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship. May the best team emerge triumphant in this clash of rugby titans.'
Dont miss this one - Pack the Steps

On Sunday, Chippenham Ladies have their final league game and will be travelling down to Chard Ladies - 2.00pm KO. Chippenham are looking at finishing this season strongly and want to consolidate 3rd place with a big performance. They have produced some great Rugby and we all wish them well this Sunday and we know that they would really appreciate your support. Postcode for Chard RFC is TA20 1RH

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