It has taken a while, but finally Dave Vater has reached his half-century, and he's holding his bat in the air and saluting the crowd.

Chiswick RFC was the venue for such a major achievement, and he marked it in style, with a true second-row try.

We find out where it all started, why he joined Ealing 1871, and how he hopes his next 50 appearances don't take as long to arrive.

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Saturday 1 November

Ealing Trailfinders 1871 2nds v London Japanese (A) 14.00

Ealing Trailfinders 1871 3rds v Finsbury Park (A - at Enfield Ignatians) 14.00

Quiz Night - 19.00, Saturday 8 November, Trailfinders Sports Ground

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