2nd XV narrowly defeat Farnborough and now await league title confirmation

Saturday’s 2nd XV match delivered a burst of Fijian flair from Farnborough, whose offloading and broken‑field running kept them in the contest throughout. However, Cobham’s structure – particularly a dominant scrum and well‑organised lineout – gave the 2nd XV the control they needed.

First‑half tries from Robson (2), Joyce and Hallam, plus a Pugh conversion, sent Cobham into the break leading 22–14. After the interval, further scores from Joyce and O’Connor, along with another Pugh conversion, proved just enough. Farnborough responded with three second‑half tries, but their missed conversions allowed Cobham to hold firm at the final whistle.

Final score, 34–33 – a tight, hard‑earned win.

A special mention goes to Colt Rhys Roberts, who made his senior debut, and Captain Gabe Clark, who delivered a man-of-the-match performance.

The 2nd XV now await confirmation that they have topped the Surrey Alliance and secured the 2025/26 league title.

Cobham 2nd XV Squad:-

1. Gabe Clark (Capt.)

2. Lewis Joyce

3. Timon Botha

4. Ziad Griesaty

5. Dom Laidlaw

6. Noah Goddard

7. Matt Peacock

8. George O’Connor

9. Christen Disley‑May

10. Seb Pugh

11. Cam Allenby

12. Charlie Robson

13. Ross Munro

14. James Davies

15. Andy Hallam

Substitutes:

16. Ryan Aujla

17. Mark Duncan

18. Tom Cowan

19. Ian Snead

20. Rhys Roberts (Colt)

Scorers:

Tries: Robson (2), Joyce (2), Hallam, O’Connor

Conversions: Pugh (2)