Vickerman relishes clash
Cambridge lock Dan Vickerman, the former Australia star, is happy to feature in the 127th Nomura Varsity Match at Twickenham next Thursday.
He quit the Test arena earlier this year, having helped the Wallabies finish second in the Tri-Nations.
Vickerman does not see this as a step down, saying: "Everyone plays because they enjoy it. Being able to contribute is what makes the game (rugby) great."
Oxford University team
For the Varsity Match on December 11
C Mahony; S Morris, J Burnett, T Gregory, T Catling; R Swanson, B McKerchar; R Lutton, A Oliver, W Thompson, I Kench, B Payne, S McKeen, P Clarke (capt), P Wright.
Reps: D Rosen, K Davis or W Johnson, N Van Zyl , C Davies, T Henry, A Cheesman, W Browne.
Cambridge University team
For the Varsity Match on December 11
J Richards; J Wellwood, C Lewis, M Ranby, J Greenwood; S Reid, D Rowe, N Conlon, M Crockett, J Dawson (capt), M Wilson, D Vickerman, W Jones, T Malaney, T Boynton.
Reps: A Daniel, P Crossley, C O'Keeffe, C Rees, J Wheeler, R McGuire, S MacLellan.