which brought the score to a painstaking 40- 38. Commoners tried to keep the intensity, though were let down in the last few moments of the game. The full-time whistle sounded. Houses had done it. They’ d won XVs three years running.
Returning to commentate alongside Whitehead and RJHM was former Commoner captain Will Matthews( D, 2021-2023). He writes:“[ XVs was ] a thrilling game marked by bust offs and conversions. Commoners started brightly but were ultimately involved in their own downfall, with lots of rule breaks and jun hesitancy. OTH were exciting with some excellent work on ropes and planting from the hotmen, guided to victory by their captain with some superb bust offs and behinds.”
Jad Darkazally( D, 2021-) with thanks to Will Matthews( D, 2021-2023) &
Will Whitehead( A, 2018-2023)
The Wykehamist
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