Captain Vivian requests...

... that every U17 not in the county squad make themselves available for the Barbarians at Westcliff on 3rd December.

Apparently the turnout for the Herts Barbarians was a shade disappointing on Sunday, but they do now have a captain - Emily.

Last year the "B" team beat a full strength Oxfordshire side and was awarded the region's "county team of the year" title as a result. Several Letchworth girls made that happen - including Mel who scored the try that turned the game, and Sasha who... played her usual game. Next month it'll be time to do it again.

Should be an interesting day as Letchworth girls could appear in as many as four of the eight teams, if Fern gets into the East Midlands squad. Small matter of Ampthill, and then the National Cup first of course.