OE's have produced a number of high profile rugby names over the years. Andrew Sheridan played at Old Elthamians in the late 1980s and went on to play for Richmond, Bristol and Sale Sharks. The prop accumulated 40 caps for England and featured in two British & Irish Lions tours. Ben Ransom played all the way through from OEs under 7s, Kent and England age-groups and now plays full back for Saracens. DMP supporters may be familiar with a number of names in the current OE's squad, including Alex Rogers and Sam Egerton who both represented the Newcastle Falcons last season.

The London club are enjoying their first stint in National One having been promoted from National 2 South last season. They have established themselves by winning 11 games, drawing 1 and losing 8 which leaves them in a comfortable 6th position. OE’s are a very strong team at home, losing only 2 games at College Meadow all season. Their narrow losses have come against league leaders Coventry (16-20) and newly promoted rivals Bishop's Stortford (13-19).

Key players for OE’s who have been scoring the points are Fly Half, Joe Carlisle with 95 points and Full Back, Tom White with 78 points. Leading try scorer with 14 tries, is Winger Dominic Lespierre and he is joint 2nd top try scorer in the league.

National 1 As It Stands:

1 Coventry 89
2 Darlington Mowden Park 74
3 Ampthill & District 70
4 Plymouth Albion 63
5 Blackheath 61
6 Old Elthamians 57
7 Bishop's Stortford 52
8 Birmingham Moseley 48
9 Caldy 47
10 Cambridge 46
11 Rosslyn Park 44
12 Esher 43
13 Loughborough Students 37
14 Hull Ionians 33
15 Old Albanians 27
16 Fylde 17

Top Points Scorer- Joe Carlisle, 95 points.
Top Try Scorer- Dominic Lespierre, 14 tries.

The last time Mowden met with Old Elthamians:

Saturday 14th October 2017

Mowden 36
Tries - Mackenzie, G. Connon, McCartney (2), Uzokwe.
Conversion - B. Connon (3), Law.
Penalties - B. Connon.

Old Elthamians 21
Tries - Thomas, Lespierre, Barton.
Conversions - White (3).

College Meadows is a difficult place for any side to go and come away with points. Mowden will look to continue their 8-game unbeaten run and keep pressure on league leaders Coventry. OE’s will be a tough challenge for the 1st XV and a very competitive fixture, one for everyone to enjoy.

Address for Travelling support:

College Meadow
Marvels Lane
London
Greater London
SE12 9PH