Led by co-captains Anthony Dowell and Jake Ja ckson, the team put in an unbelievable performance to claim the league title. Speaking after the match, the co-captains said they were “absolutely buzzing” and praised an outstanding team performance, with special mention going to George Harding and Will Bowbeer.

The 2nd XV will be back in action in two weeks’ time when they aim to make it the league and cup double. They’ll take on Blackburn 2nd XV in the Nowirul Barry Allen Memorial Jug final at Audenshaw Park.

Sandbach 2nd XV
Starting lineup: Murray O'Donnell, Jack Oakes, Angus Walker, Timothy Young, Matt Barlow, Daniel Simcox, Jake Jackson (co-captain), Anthony Dowell (co-captain), Oliver Jones, Matt Bown, Christopher Jackson, Jack Mullaney, George Harding, William Bowbeer, Thomas Namgauds. Replacements: Oliver O'Neill, Ethan Round, Cameron Baker