Week 7: 17th October: Teams, discussion, latest

[FHLH]

Leeds Tykes (5) v Bishop's Stortford (6)
Camborne (3) v Sale FC (4)
Bury St Edmunds (12) v B'ham Moseley (8)
Plymouth Albion (1) v Dings Crusaders (10)
Rosslyn Park (7) v London Scottish (11)
Sheffield RUFC (13) v Cambridge (14)
Tonbridge Juddians (2) v Rams (9)

Here we go to again. How are the DR clubs doing? Can Cambridge break their duck?

[Dawson9]

Id be surprised if Cambridge can break their duck - when you lose for so long, it becomes a habit. The team probably need a good psychologist rather than a rugby coach.

Will be heading down to Rossyln Park - hoping Scottish can take their form from the Sheffield game into this one. Quite a few of our old boys in their squad - and a few we should never have let go (Mr Mehson looking at you...)

[Rothman2]

Leeds Tykes v Bishop's Stortford
Two sides sitting exactly where you'd expect. Leeds are usually strong at home and I'd just give them the edge.

Prediction: Leeds by 7

Camborne v Sale FC
Arguably the game of the round. Camborne have been superb since promotion and The Rec is becoming a difficult place to visit. Sale are battle-hardened but this is a huge test.

Prediction: Camborne by 4

Bury St Edmunds v Birmingham Moseley
A game Bury will feel they need to win if they're to pull away from the lower reaches. Moseley are the more established National 1 outfit at present and are making a mockery of my early season prediction.
Prediction: Birmingham Moseley by 8

Plymouth Albion v Dings Crusaders
Albion look the benchmark side so far and Brickfields is rarely a happy hunting ground for visitors.

Prediction: Plymouth Albion by 15+

Rosslyn Park v London Scottish
Scottish have shown plenty of spirit since returning to National 1 but Park's attacking rugby usually generates points at home.
Prediction: Rosslyn Park by 10

Sheffield RUFC v Cambridge
Massive game at the bottom. Somebody gets an opportunity to put daylight between themselves and the relegation places. Home advantage may prove decisive.

Prediction: Sheffield by 5

Tonbridge Juddians v Rams
TJ's have started strongly and are deservedly second. Rams are always awkward opponents but TJ's should have enough at home.
Prediction: Tonbridge Juddians by 9

[Rothman2]

4 mins Leeds 0 Bishops Stortford 5

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9 mins Leeds 7 Bishops Stortford 5
Matt Salisbury try conversion is good

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Leeds 7 Bishops Stortford 12 after 12 mins
Try Seva Con Morrow

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Half Time Leeds Tykes 14 Bishops Stortford 17

A try to Stortford just before the break but Leeds responded with a converted try to narrow the gap.

Just as I am typing Leeds get a converted try in the second minute of the second half so it’s now Leeds Tykes 21 Bishops Stortford 17

Bishops number 4 binned for a high tackle. Leeds pen on BS 10 metre line

[Rothman2]

From the line out Albert Bradshaw goes over for Leeds 4th try but conversion hits the post.

So it’s Leeds Tykes 26 Bishops Stortford 17

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28 mins Camborne 7 Sale FC 5

Quick review:
Oli Longmore try for Sale on 9 mins
Jon Drew try for Camborne on 20 mins which is converted by Fraser Honey

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Leeds taking full advantage of the binning as Matt Salisbury goes over. Con fails though so it’s now Leeds Tykes 31 Bishops Stortford 17