RUGBY UNION: Chinnor pair reunited with England Saxons (From The Oxford Times)
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RUGBY UNION: Chinnor pair reunited with England Saxons
10:30am Thursday 2nd February 2012 in Rugby By Ed Mezzetti
Dave Seymour (left) and Tom Johnson team up against Cheltenham in their Chinnor days
FORMER Chinnor back-rowers Dave Seymour and Tom Johnson will be reunited in the England Saxons ranks for tomorrow’s clash with Scotland A at Galashiels.
Sales Sharks captain Dave Seymour is on the bench, while Exeter’s Johnson gets a start at No 8.
The duo appeared for Chinnor during the 2003-4 season – as this picture shows.
Saxons coach Jon Callard said: “Tom’s versatility is a major strength and his great leadership qualities will be a big asset.
“He wants to play anywhere and he’ll bring lots of energy to the position.”
Of Seymour, Callard added: “Dave’s been playing very well for Sale and captaining the side too.”
Meanwhile, another ex-Chinnor flanker, New Zealander Zane Winslade, has signed for London Scottish.
Chinnor are clearly targeting the National 3 South West title, but if they finish second, it looks like they will have a home play-off.
The second-placed team in National 3 London, Ampthill, have 70 points from 18 matches, while Chinnor are on 80 from 17 games.
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