Rugby 1st XV
(1965-66)

This was one of the best teams produced by the School. Their record of 16 wins and 6 losses is good by any standards, and certainly reflects the considerable ability of the team.

The forwards were always able to provide plenty of good ball for the backs from all types of play. Again, the backs were capable of making good use of this.

There were, of course, setbacks, notably the two losses against Hampton and the disastrous defeat by Reigate in our first-ever fixture with them.

On the other hand there were some memorable wins: the superb display of attacking football against Wallington; the back row engineering four tries for Horn against Hayes: and the win over High Wycombe with only thirteen fit men in the second half.

Jones was an excellent captain in all respects and I feel that the team owes much to his considerable efforts on and off the field. Again, he was ably backed by Burrells (Vice-Capt.), who was, yet again, the leading try scorer.

Westray turned in some superb performances at full-back, showing tremendour flair: Wooding again showed his attacking ability to the full. Lucas was an excellent scrum-half, providing a reliable service and linking well with Cassidy.

In the pack, Parish was always to the fore: Lowe, Kelland and Noble all played very well throughout the season. The back row was a considerable force, Mitchell, Nash and Horn always being a source of danger to the opposition.

It gave me much pleasure working with this team: they trained hard and played with determination, always giving of their best. My thanks to them for the season which was so enjoyable and successful.

School Colours were awarded to: G. Curd, G. Horn, J. Kelland, D. Lockwood, J. Lowe, J. Lucas, B. Mitchell and A. Westray.

A. L. WILLIAMS