Matt kicked off by outlining the senior teams' objectives for the season, before handing over to club president and sponsorship co-ordinator Nicola Rawnson. Nicola explained the importance of sponsorship to the club, and outlined the various options available for individual player sponsorship. Next up was new Head Coach (and SRFC Old Boy) Dave Griffiths who introduced himself, the other coaches, and his plans. Austin Jacobs, Strength and Conditioning coach, outlined how he planned to get the players into shape for the start of the season. Susie Hines talked about the importance of looking after mental health as well as physical. The formal proceedings concluded with Ben Coombes of Umbrella Financial Services talking about the importance of insurance against injury.

Pre-season training will start on Tuesday 14th. July. There will be a series of pre-season games, the first is a full squad session at home against Ellingham & Ringwood on Saturday 15th. August. The 1st XV start their league action with a home game against Trowbridge II on 12th. September and the 2nd XV hope to start on the same day with their home game against Trowbridge III.

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Photos and report: John Palmer