Jersey Reds arrive at Dillingham Park in a very similar position to Ampthill, mid table and two losses a piece. Despite both teams currently ranking higher in the league than Nottingham, Ampthill didn’t share Jersey’s success at the meeting. The position Ampthill now hold a testament to their efforts and success since that early encounter. Both teams will also be looking to re-establish their confidence and record after having met with the league 1 and 2 last week for hard matches.
The weather is expected to be dry but cold which should leave the Ampthill pitch in excellent condition for a fast-paced game. With Jersey Reds having a reputation of ‘summing up what the championship is all about’ this will be a good test for Ampthill and measure their progress since promotion.
So far Ampthill have shown they can defend and make points when allowed, can they now regularly create their own opportunities and finish too?
“We have always had a good relationship with Jersey, going all the way back to our first and only competitive game between our respective first teams in the now defunct Champions Cup Final at Twickenham nine seasons ago.
Our second teams have played each other regularly, and Jerseys hospitality when we have travelled to them has been nothing short of outstanding. Jersey Reds are now a well-established and very good Championship side who I think we be pushing for a top three finish this season.
We are obviously disappointed with our performance last week at Cornish Pirates and we hope to improve on that this week”
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Jersey Reds Squad
Roy Godfrey
Antonio Harris
Alec Clarey
Charlie Beckett
Rory Bartle
Conor Joyce
Josh Bainbridge
Janco Venter
Luc Jones
Greg Dyer
Brendan Owen
James Newey
George Spencer
Alex Morgan
Auguy Slowik
Nic Dolly
Harry Morley
Lee-Roy Ata'Lifo
Kyle Hatherell
Jake Upfield
Max Argyle
Will Homer
Jack Stapley