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THE second of Devon's one-day friendlies against Aussie tourists Victoria U25s went the same way as the first – washed out without a ball being bowled.

   Devon were due to play the tourists, a mixture of contracted State players and up-and-coming youngsters, in two 50-over games at Torquay Recreation Ground.

   Tuesday's match was called off early, but yesterday's game suffered a lingering death while both sides sat around in the pavilion hoping the weather would improve. It didn't and the match was called off at lunchtime.

   Devon officials are hoping for better weather for the final Minor Counties Championship game of the season, which starts on Sunday at Exmouth where Oxfordshire are the visitors.

   Devon are out of the running for the Minor Counties title this season, but could finish as high as second if they defeat Oxfordshire and Shropshire lose to champions elect Cheshire.

   With relatively little on the game – no one remembers who finished second – the Devon selectors are toying with the idea of making some changes.

   Plympton spin bowler Arwyn Jones can't play due to a prior commitment and Sandford all-rounder Trevor Anning is still suffering from the chest injury that ruled him out of the last game against Cornwall.

   Youngsters James Burke (Exmouth) and Lewis Gregory (Plympton) are in contention for places, as is Exeter's Adam Gribble as a straight swap for Jones.