1st XV
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Sat 29 Feb 2020  ·  Durham/Northumberland One
Consett
40
5
Novocastrians RFC
1st XV
Tries: J JonesYellow Carded: P Twentyman

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Magnus Leask28 Feb 2020 - 10:22
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Novocastrains are set to take on table topping Consett on Saturday and will be looking to become the first side to beat them this season. Consett were relegated into our league and are proving they are too good for DN1 despite struggling in the league above. They are a nice side to watch - playing 15 man rugby as witnessed when they scored four first phase tries in this seasons first encounter.

We look forward to the challenge of playing the league leaders and hopeful we can put on a good showing. Historically, fixtures between these two clubs have been great to watch. Both sides intent on running the ball at every opportunity. The group are in a great place on the back of four wins in a row and will have had four sessions preparing for this match after last weeks rest.

The front five is almost unchanged as once again Pete Twentyman, Daniel Shuttleworth, Luke Menzfeld and Ross Radford will be in the engine room. Shaun Stewart rejoins the pack in a John Eales (use google) type role. The back row sees one change as youngster Louis Matthews is rewarded with a start after a couple of appearances from the bench in recent weeks. A strong pack is rounded of with the tireless work rate of Josh McFarland and the leadership of Darren Kelly.

During the past four wins the side has been pretty settled - Lewis Chater and Sam Devey remain at 9 and 10 whilst Jack Hearn and Sam Busby will continue to grow their budding partnership in midfield. They will be key players in trying to shut down Consett's desire to move the ball wide. The back line is completed by a new and talented back three with speedster Ben Forbes returning to the side along with Dylan Murphy. At full back we will see the debut of the very promising James Jones - who has looked very impressive at training this month and in last weeks second team game.

The bench consists of Josh Stacey who is desperate to break back into the starting line up. Support will be supplied by Tom Talylor - a ball carrying back rower and Tim Hart, who were both excellent for the two's last week against Hartlepool Rovers.

Final note - thank you to the players and captains again this week as we put out four sides once again. Your tireless work during the week is much appreciated as we continue to play our part in growing rugby in the North East.

Up the Vos !

Consett RFC

Consett RFC

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off Medomsley Road
Consett
County Durham
DH8 6LU

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Durham/Northumberland One Fixtures

Sat 29 Feb 2020KO: TBC
Barnard Castle
P
Hartlepool Rovers
P
Sat 29 Feb 2020KO: TBC
Horden and Peterlee
22
Stockton
52
Sat 29 Feb 2020KO: 14:15
Acklam
19
Northern
31
Sat 29 Feb 2020KO: 14:15
Gateshead
5
South Shields Westoe
36
Sat 29 Feb 2020KO: 14:15
Medicals
18
Middlesbrough
14
Sat 29 Feb 2020KO: 14:15
Whitley Bay Rockcliff
68
North Shields
14

Head-to-Head

Fri 25 Oct 2019
Novocastrians RFC
Novocastrians
14
Consett
36
Sat 17 Feb 2018
Novocastrians RFC
Novocastrians
19
Consett
31
Sat 28 Oct 2017
Consett
24
Novocastrians RFC
Novocastrians
10
Sat 21 Jan 2017
Novocastrians RFC
Novocastrians
25
Consett
29
Sat 10 Sep 2016
Consett
13
Novocastrians RFC
Novocastrians
38

Appearances

Novocastrians
D Shuttleworth
D ShuttleworthHooker
19
S Stewart
S StewartOutside Centre
17
G Bambrick
G BambrickBlindside Flanker
16

Most Points

Novocastrians
S Stewart
S StewartOutside Centre
124
L Chater
L ChaterFly Half
56
D Shuttleworth
D ShuttleworthHooker
30

Most tries

Novocastrians
L Chater
L ChaterFly Half
8
S Stewart
S StewartOutside Centre
7
D Shuttleworth
D ShuttleworthHooker
6

Match details

Match date

Sat 29 Feb 2020

Kickoff

14:15

Meet time

12:00

Location

Instructions

Meet 1200 for a prompt leave.
Please help Pete and Gav with equipment as I am going direct.

Competition

Durham/Northumberland One

League position

1
Consett
7
Novocastrians
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Team Sponsors

1st XV Sponsor - Infinity Car Care
Shirt Sponsor - Apta Vita Physiotherapy
Club Sponsor - Audi Newcastle
Shirt Sponsor - Carlin Hall