WITNEY'S game at home to Buckingham in South West 1 East tomorrow promises to be an emotional occasion following the sudden death of former captain Doug Richens.

Richens, 72, died on Monday while on holiday and a minute’s silence will be held in his memory before the match.

He had two spells as Witney captain, including when the club reformed, and had been a regular supporter since the end of his playing days.

His son, Alan, returns following last week’s 36-19 defeat at Newbury, but Gareth Campbell (shoulder) and Matt Calley (broken foot) are out.

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Witney (v Buckingham, home): from Monks, Fisk, Strutt, Beasley, J Lamb, H Lamb, Lambourne, Stevens, Burke, Collins, A Copperwheat, Richens, Hyde, Haire, M Copperwheat, Hicks, Campbell, Rowles.

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