NEWS EXTRA
■By BEN JAYCOCK

Inspired by former cross-code stars, hard hitting rugby league convert Will Blakemore has his sights set on guiding Chinnor to the Championship for the first time.
Having turned out for Essex in his youth, the 23- year-old is looking to make an instant impact on his return to union and believes he’ll make a smooth transition back to the 15-man game.
“I think there’s more to offer here and I just feel I need a new change in life,” he said. “I want to see what union’s about. I’ve played league since I was 15, and professionally in league since I was 17.
“I should be...