Considering the many similarities Bracknell and Beaconsfield share (both founded in mid-1950’s, both begin with ‘B’ and both play in yellow and green hoops) it is surprising that this is the ever first league meeting between the two sides. Beaconsfield promoted to Tribute South West 1 East at the end of the 2017/18 finished in sixth spot in their first season. So far this season Beaconsfield have had a home bonus point win (over Windsor) and an away defeat (to Banbury), their last game versus Witney was abandoned, all this leaves them before yesterday’s kick-off in eighth spot. Bracknell were looking to maintain their excellent start to the season which has seen them record three wins from three games and are yet to drop a point.

Coach Heeks made a number of changes to the squad that defeated Banbury last Saturday, Sam Dunks coming in at second row, Tyler Smith in the back row while Simon Bayliss replaced Ben Yates on the wing.

Running out the new Beaconsfield changing rooms Bracknell attacked towards the clubhouse in the first half. It would take ten minutes for them to register the games first score. From a line out in the Beaconsfield twenty-two, a catch and drive from the Bracknell pack saw Bradley Walters come up with the touch down. Jake Findlay added the extras.

In a scrappy affair neither side was able to add to the scoreboard. With half hour of the half gone, an almost identical move to Bracknell's opening score saw Bracknell's and Bradley Walters second score. Following a catch and drive Bradley Walters was at the base of the drive to touch down. Jake Findlay again on target with the extra's.

Just before the break Bracknell were reduced in numbers when Jake Hodge was sin binned for a high tackle.

Half time: Beaconsfield 0 Bracknell 14

Within five minutes of the re-start a Jake Findlay penalty extended Bracknell's lead.

With Bracknell now restored to full numbers Bracknell pressed into Beconsfeild territory. A kick through from Alex Frame got behind the Beaconsfield defence allowing Simon Bayliss to collect the ball and outpace the Beaconsfield defence to dot down. Chris Laidler's conversion was good.

With five minutes of the game remaining Bracknell secured their bonus point try and Bradley Walters hat trick try. With the catch and drive established as a potent attacking weapon for Bracknell, one final catch and drive saw Bradley Walters come up with the score. This time the conversion was missed.

Full time: Beaconsfield 0 Bracknell 29 (Points: Beaconsfield 0 Bracknell 5)

The result means Bracknell maintain their unbeaten record and remain top of the league by one point over second placed Sherborne, who along with Bracknell and Oxford Harlequins are the leagues unbeaten sides.

Congrats to both the 3XV and 4XV who both recorded fine wins in their first league outings of the season.

The 1XV are back in action next Saturday when they start a run of two games at home. Next Saturday Witney are the visitors to Lily Hill while Buckingham visit a week late on the 9th October. Prior the Witney game there is a pre-match buffet lunch. To book or for more details click here.

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Bracknell: 1 Jake Hodge 2 Bradley Walters 3 Ruain Henderson 4 Dave Barron 5 Sam Dunks 6 Tyler Smith 7 Tom Field 8 Ken Hodgson 9 Alex Frame 10 Johnny O’Hehir 11 Simon Bayliss 12 Chris Laidler 13 Dan Mays 14 Ian Burch (c) 15 Jake Findlay Replacements: Harry Challenor, Ben Bathhurst, Dan Walton.