PRFC Cup Match Previews Saturday 20 April at Bushy Park
Teddington RFC v Petersfield RFC KO 15.00
In the last 16 of the Counties One
Papa John Community Cup

On Saturday Petersfield journey across the Thames to the Middlesex side to face Teddington RFC in what appears to be their toughest challenge of the season so far.

Comparing the teams Counties One league form Teddington are league champions of the Surrey & Sussex league having played 22 matches winning 21 their only loss to their league’s second placed team Old Tiffinians. Teddington amassed 1024 points at an average of 48.76 a game while collecting 21 try bonus points. Petersfield with 20 matches recorded won 19 and drew away against Havant II Petersfield scored 968 points at an average of 53.78 a game with 18 try bonus points. Past form from previous meetings will give little information as the two clubs last met in season 2018-19.

Having played Teddingtons league rivals Weybridge Vandals in the first round last week the team management were able to obtain some information from the visitors on the style play and tactics of Saturdays opposition.

The team is almost unchanged just three starting changes with Ryan Wilkie wearing two in the
absence of Sam Brown, Matt Momber is listed as a finisher while Greg Jansen comes in at blindside flanker and Karter Whittock moves to number eight for the unavailable Rhys Bowen. The backs are unchanged and the bench, made up to the full allowance of seven has Dan Luff, Oli Hunt, and Tom Potter join Matt Momber as the forwards finishers. The remaining three are all pacey backs and worthy replacements for any position.

A word from Petersfield RFC Fly Half Nick Blumlein -

Tomorrow is an exciting challenge in what will be the biggest match in the club's history. We have had a brilliant week of preparation with all focus on ourselves and are looking sharp ahead of tomorrow.

A word from Petersfield RFC Team Manager Jamie Williams -

This is our biggest challenge to date. Teddington are a strong side and we are not taking them lightly. We have prepare well this week and the boys are up for it. If we play the way we know we can, it is going to be a very exciting game for spectators. For the coaching team it’s going to be edge of our seat.

A word from Petersfield RFC Forwards Coach Andy Patience -

We are fully aware of the challenge Teddington will pose but training this week has been solely looking inward and building excellence around what we do well.
These type of games bring the best out of our players. The energy around the training paddock has been infectious!

1st XV side to face Teddington RFC

1. Jackson Clark
2. ⁠Ryan Wilkie
3. ⁠Dan Sargent
4. Zak Jenkins
5. ⁠Franko Tomic
6. ⁠Greg Jansen
7. ⁠Nic Wilde
8. ⁠Karter Whittock

9. ⁠Alex Duffus
10. ⁠Nick Blumlein
11. ⁠Sam Dawes
12. ⁠Will Mathews
13. ⁠Matt McLean
14. ⁠George Davis
15. ⁠Tom Land

Finishers
16. Dan Luff
17. Oli Hunt
18. Matt Momber
19. Tom Potter
20. Miles Sampson
21. Seb Tuff
22. Ethan Ogilvie

*Cup Rules allow up to seven replacements.