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Sat 09 Nov 2019  ·  London & SE Premier
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Guernsey Raiders 1st XV
Tries: A Veamatahau (2), T Ceillam, M ArmstrongConversions: O Thomas (4)
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Katie Daunt8 Nov 2019 - 19:12
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‘’MEZ’’ BACK FOR TRING

The selection headaches have been mounting for Jordan Reynolds.
But, he stresses, all positive ones.
‘Too many players to pick from’ is not something he has said often deep into a season these past few years.
But that’s the case as Raiders entertain Tring tomorrow afternoon at Footes Lane (2.30pm), a must-win game as they seek to stay on the promotion coat-tails of Wimbledon and Rochford Hundred.
Matt Thomas is fit again and has earned himself a spot on the bench and Tom Teasdale returned to training this week.
Asher Veamanthau seems to have recovered from his own tight hamstring and 'trained on Tuesday without a hitch' said the coach.
Reynolds' most immediate priority, though, is to get five points from today's home game against Tring.
The most significant selection is the return of Nick Merrien to the second row, having lost his place to the English newcomer, Courtney Raymond.
Merrien has produced some strong performance for St Jacques Vikings in the Zoo Sports Shield and he adds some power to the pack.
Layton Batiste drops to the bench and veteran Kiwi Cameron Craine misses out altogether as Reynolds opted to have an extra back rower on the bench in the shape of Matt Thomas.
In the backs, Amanaki Veamatahau plays on the left wing, his twin is back in the centres alongside Matt Armstrong, with Big ‘A’ on the left flank.
Joe Andresen again slots in at full back, giving the attack another attacking option and angle of attack.
On the downside, Chris Ahne is out for the season after rupturing an achilles tendon at training on Tuesday.
The winger had only just returned to the squad after long-term injury and was even on the scoresheet at Sevenoaks last time out.
Everyone feels for Chris, said the coach, who had seen the player work hard to put himself back in contention and having got into the side for the last game.
Tring arrive sitting ninth in the table, having lost narrowly at home to Hertford last time out.

The Grant Thornton Guernsey Rugby Academy U13's will host Midhurst U13 as a curtainraiser match at 12.15pm.

Squad:
Sam Steventon, Tom Ceillam, Jacob Pinkney, Nick Merrien, Brad Webb, Lewis Hillier (capt.), Dom Rice, Doug Horrocks; Jake O'Connor, Owen Thomas, Amanaki Veamatahau, Asher Veamatahau, Matt Armstrong, Anthony Armstrong, Joe Andresen.
Replacements: Layton Batiste, Matt Thomas, Luke Sayer.

London & SE Premier Fixtures

Sat 9 Nov 2019KO: TBC
Hertford
29
Bedford Athletic
7
Sat 9 Nov 2019KO: TBC
Tunbridge Wells
15
Sevenoaks
15
Sat 9 Nov 2019KO: 14:30
Guildford
0
Rochford Hundred
12
Sat 9 Nov 2019KO: 14:30
Dorking
16
Wimbledon
27
Sat 9 Nov 2019KO: 14:30
Brighton
41
Sidcup
3
Sat 9 Nov 2019KO: 15:00
London Irish Wild Geese
17
CS Stags 1863
6

Head-to-Head

Sat 14 Apr 2018
Tring
22
Guernsey Raiders
Guernsey
17
Sat 9 Dec 2017
Guernsey Raiders
Guernsey
19
Tring
13
Sat 28 Mar 2015
Guernsey Raiders
Guernsey
27
Tring
28
Sat 6 Dec 2014
Tring
26
Guernsey Raiders
Guernsey
22
Sat 29 Mar 2014
Guernsey Raiders
Guernsey
33
Tring
26

Appearances

Tring
S Barnes
S BarnesLeft Wing
1
R Beeny
R Beeny Scrum Half
1
L Chennells
L ChennellsInside Centre
1

Match details

Match date

Sat 09 Nov 2019

Kickoff

14:30

Competition

London & SE Premier

League position

3
Guernsey
10
Tring
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Gold Sponsor - Babbé
Silver Sponsor - Polygon Collective
Charitable Partner - Betway
Sponsor of the Director of Rugby - Doyle Motors
Kit Sponsor - Fletcher Sports
Travel Kit Sponsor - Fresh Dental
Official Kit Supplier - Gilbert
Bronze Sponsor - Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants
Silver Sponsor - Little Big Group
Silver Sponsor - LTS Tax
Travel Kit Sponsor - MSF
Club Sponsor - Praxis IFM
Silver Sponsor - Rossborough Insurance
Shirt Sponsor - Spring
Shorts Sponsor - Wordley Law