LATEST MATCH REPORTS...

Surrey away is always a tough fixture but what a difference a year makes! They beat us convincingly on the opening day of last season, 27 v 17, but London won this year's renewal 24 v 20.

Surrey started brightly enough, going 4 v 1 up, and winning the first set 6 v 5 before London rallied in style, winning the second set 8 v 3 for a 13 v 9 half time lead. We soon made that 16 v 9 before stopping for food. Surrey then rallied themselves to win the third set 6 v 5 and reduce our lead to 18 v 15. However London won the fourth and final set 6 v 5 to win the match with a little bit in hand.

Considering we were missing Andy, Jack and Nigel, this was an excellent result, aided no doubt by new recruits Nigel Clarke (returning to the team after a year's absence) and Dave Fernandez (transferred from Derbyshire). Dave, Joe and Rupe all played really well for their 3 out of 4's, but man of the match for London was Chris Hobbis, stepping up from the B's at very short notice and also winning 3 out of 4, looking every inch an A team player in the process.

We can now travel to Great Yarmouth for this weekend's National Finals in good spirits and can also look forward to the rest of the 2016 County season with some relish. Come on London!

Stats:

Joe Prince 3/4
Dave Rawlinson 2/4
Alex Lawrence 2/4
Tony Gear 2/4
Nigel Clarke 1/4
Rupert Ward 3/4
Dave Fernandez 3/4
Jerry Tickell 2/4
Robbie Robb 1/4
Jordan O'Connor 2/4
Chris Hobbis 3/4