Match report from Team Manager, Adam Tanner:
I’m very pleased to report another convincing win in the South West Counties League, by 78 shots to 41 over Cornwall.
The rink skipped by Ben Choules led 16-1 after just 7 ends, and went on to win by 20 shots. Mike Titcombe’s rinks also led throughout the match, eventually finishing 24-12. Chris Poole’s rink dropped a 5 on the 18th end to trail with 3 ends remaining, but finished strongly to win 21-16
Match report from Team Manager, Adam Tanner:
I’m pleased to report another strong win for our male U25s in the South West Counties League.
Rinks skipped by Craig Hatherall (26-15) and Chris Poole (22-20) both won. Although Craig Morphet’s rink was eventually beaten 27-21 by Chris Spurrey, an England U25 back-ender, it led for around half of the game.
We won the match 69-62 on shots, 10-2 on points, and have therefore scored 22 of a possible 24 points against competitive teams from Devon and Somerset.
We now move on to play Cornwall at Culm Vale BC in Devon next Sunday, 23 July. The team will shortly be confirmed.
In the Junior Pairs played at Devizes this morning Gary Jackson (Westlecot) & Kyle Anderson (Royal Wootton Bassett) beat Craig Hatherall & Mike Titcombe (Westlecot) 21 – 12. The other semi final saw Chris Poole (Holt) & Tom Newman (Avon) defeat Ben Choules (Highworth) & Craig Morphet of (Royal Wootton Bassett) 19 -14.
The following players have been selected to represent Bowls Wiltshire U25s in their second South West Counties match against Somerset on Saturday 15 July. The match will be played at Clevedon BC, Knoll Paddock, Chapel Hill, Princes Road, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 7LL.
Please arrive by 1.30pm for a 2pm start. Dress code will be county shirts and whites below the waist.
Rink 1
| George Twine | Royal Wootton Bassett |
| Isaac Jacob | Trowbridge Westbourne |
| Ben Choules | Highworth |
| Craig Hatherall | Westlecot |
Rink 2
| Jordan Moody | Salisbury |
| Liam Williams | Box |
| Ashley Peach | Amesbury |
| Michael Titcombe | Westlecot |
Rink 3
| David Murray | Highworth |
| John Hermon | Garrads |
| James Vincent | Alderbury |
| Craig Morphet | Royal Wootton Bassett |
Report from Team Manager, Adam Tanner:
I’m very pleased to report an excellent win over Devon in our opening South West Counties fixture versus Devon at Taunton Deane BC on Sunday.
Although Chris Poole’s rink was a player short due to a late dropout, and therefore needed to have a quarter of their score withdrawn, they still won 24.75 – 12. Michael Titcombe won 29-12 and Craig Morphet won 27-14.
There is no such thing as an easy game versus Devon but, as reflected by the scores, the performances and attitudes of our players were excellent. High standards continued to the very end (partly because the rinks were quietly competing between themselves to see which could manage the highest margin!).
Our next fixture comes at Clevedon BC versus Somerset on 15 July, and a team will be circulated soon.
Rink scores:
David Murray/Jamie Shadwell/Chris Poole (1 player short) beat S Apsey 24.75 – 12
Nathan Richards/John Hermon/James Vincent/Mike Titcombe beat C Thompson 29-12
Jordan Moody/Isaac Jacobs/James Richman/Craig Morphet beat J Tinham 27-14
Match report from Adam Tanner of the Under 25 County Double Rink competition vs Devon played at West Backwell BC, Somerset on Sunday:
We led by 7 shots after 10 ends and were just 2 shots behind after 16 ends, however unfortunately the boys couldn’t get back in front and were unable to chase the high tallies that were eventually needed during the final couple of ends.
In the afternoon Devon beat Somerset to qualify for the National Finals. Devon have won the National Title 4 times in the last 8 seasons.
We now move on to our South West Counties League fixtures, the first of which is against Devon again, next Sunday 25 June at Taunton Deane BC. The team will be announced shortly.
Rink scores:
James Richman/Chris Poole/Craig Hatherall/Mike Titcombe lost to Harry Goodwin 20-29
Gary Jackson/Jamie Shadwell/Ben Choules/Craig Morphet lost to Dom Tuckett 16-23
The below players have been selected to represent Wiltshire in the U25 White Rose Trophy Regional Finals.
The game will be held at West Backwell BC, The Recreation Ground, Backwell, Somerset, BS48 3HG on Sunday 18 June. Dress code will be whites and county shirts and can all players arrive by 9.30am for a 10.00am start. The first match will be against Devon and if we win we will play the winner of Cornwall and Somerset in the afternoon to book a place at the National Finals at Leamington Spa.
This is a big match for us and so any support will be greatly appreciated!
Rink 1
| James Richman | Westlecot |
| Chris Poole | Holt |
| Craig Hatherall | Westlecot |
| Michael Titcombe | Westlecot |
Rink 2
| Gary Jackson | Westlecot |
| Jamie Shadwell | Spencer Moulton |
| Ben Choules | Highworth |
| Craig Morphet | Royal Wootton Bassett |
Reserves to attend
| Jordan Moody | Salisbury |
Today Bowls England announced the draw for the regional finals of the U25 White Rose Trophy.
Wiltshire will play at West Backwell Bowls Club in Somerset on Sunday 18 June and will face Devon in the morning, whilst Somerset will play against Cornwall. The winners of each match will then face in the afternoon with the winner securing their place in the National Semi-Finals at Leamington Spa on 3 September.
Team Manager, Adam Tanner, will announce the team shortly so please keep an eye on the website.