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Oaks : The Next Generation
As the season comes to a close Oaks Undercover takes a look at some of the many new faces who have been driving the Sheffield Oaks juggernaut forward.

Jamie Grace - Prop (long term rehab.) The higher your shirt number, the less respect he has for you as a rugby player and a man. Has worked tirelessly with the squad, galvanising the scrum into something almost acceptable. His number one aim for the summer is to make Kev put on two stone.
James 'Donny' Donnelly - Back Row. Coming back to fitness after a long term injury Donny is beginning to show his skill on and off the pitch. Gritty determination to tackle or mate with whatever is in his way. A mix up at training still scars Damo.
Giles Page - Utility Back. If it wasn't for the brittle brothers Stu and Wardy, Giles would be the most injury prone player in the squad. Fortunately he is a doctor so it all evens out. Seemingly loves contact with big burly men so complements his ginger hair with pink boots to draw extra attention.
Mark Hoggins - Scrum half. Has all the usual attributes of a scrum half, i.e. irritating and you want to punch him. Has a doctorate and works as a patent attorney. Also supports Leicester Tigers so not as clever as you'd think.
Scott 'Trigger' Hedge - Hooker. Always smiling, plays rugby like a rampaging Care Bear. Got lucky scoring a try early in the season and has been aimlessly running penalties ever since.
Mark 'Shep' Shepherd - Fly half. Filled the jinxed number 10 shirt bringing some stability to the back in the second half of the season. Actually the team grandad despite looking all over 12 years old. Works doing some science stuff, possibly stealing the youth from unsuspecting students. Has been known to get angry.
Damien Pope - Prop in denial. The team's resident motivational speaker. Has a belief that he is Welsh after spending his childhood watching nothing but Ivor the engine. The most Yorkshire man in the whole team. Likes drinking, hates 'you English bastards'.
James Archer - Openside. Annoying Yammy, which I've been told is more annoying than a Brummy. His fresh faced student appearance and subtle cheating make him the target for many a miner's size twelve boot in Yorkshire 5.
George Warmisham - Blindside. Student dentist, has possibly had his youth stolen by Shep. Another determined runner, his progress this season has only been halted by his rubber knees.