HORSPATH are all geared up for their Voneus Village Cup tie against Welsh side Ynystawe in the first national round at the Recreation Ground on Sunday (1pm).
The club will be looking to take another step on the road to Lord's when they face the Glamorgan & Gwent champions in the last-32 tie.
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| It's the last 32 on the road to Lord's |
Lloyd Belcher's side will be playing their fifth game in this year's competition following dominant wins over Sandford St Martin, Eynsham, Langford and most recently Aston Rowant in the Oxfordshire final.
Ynystawe, from near Swansea, boast a fine pedigree in the tournament, having been crowned national champions at Lord's in 2001 when they beat Derbyshire side Elvaston by 99 runs.
The South Wales Premier League Division 2 leaders have defeated Ponthir, Miskin Manor and Tondu to reach this stage.
All-rounder Thomas Morgan earned the Theakston Player of the Round honours by hitting an unbeaten 90 and taking 7-18 - the best bowling figures in the competition this year - in Ynystawe's area final victory.
Meanwhile, Horspath will be seeking a third straight win in Home Counties Premier League Division 2 when they take on Chesham at the Rec on Saturday.
The 2nd XI visit Aston Rowant 2nd in Cherwell League Division 2, while the 3rd XI put their unbeaten record in Division 4A on the line at bottom club Long Marston 2nd. The 4th XI are at home to East Oxford 2nd in Division 6B.
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