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XV 1917/8
As much sport as possible was played throughout the war years, despite most of the older boys having gone off to the war and even members of this side having to leave
throughout the season. This was a young side, averaging sixteen years, with the captain being Alexander Tod (centre) the Senior Prefect, who at seventeen was the oldest
player - he was called up before this season ended. An amazing nineteen matches were played over two terms against older, heavier and more experienced opposition and
only two matches were won with four drawn. The Warden coached the side with the help of ‘others’ including O.S.E. who were waiting for their orders or convalescing from
the war in Oxford!