OXFORDSHIRE CUP

OXFORD University Greyhounds proved too strong for Witney as they recorded a 30-14 preliminary round victory at Iffley Road on Friday night.

The Greyhounds will now host holders Oxford Harlequins in the first round on the weekend of January 24 and 25.

Lock Johny Marsden, full back Kit Goodfellow, wing Stephen Hyde and replacement scrum half Matt Geiger went over for Oxford University’s second team.

Centre Basil Strang added two penalties and two conversions.

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Witney replied with a try from flanker Marc Copperwheat, plus three penalties from full back Phil Thomas.

Henley Bulls also progressed after being given a walkover by Bicester, who could not field sufficient front-row players.

Bulls will now visit Alchester.

1st round draw: Grove v Banbury, Chinnor 2nd v Wallingford, Oxford University Greyhounds v Oxford Harlequins, Alchester v Henley Bulls.

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