
The senior coaching team have announced a player leadership group for the upcoming season for both the 1st and 2nd XV's.
Tom Warr will remain as 1st XV captain and will be supported by newly appointed vice-captain Sam Jones and forward pack leader Billy Crossman.
For the 2nd XV, Nathan Robinson has been appointed as captain for the upcoming season.
Dafydd Mugford - Head of Rugby
"We are building a leadership team within the squad to help both the players and the coaches throughout the club with training and match day, to motivate, inspire and lead from the front".
Lee Rayner - Head Coach
"The coaching team were all in agreement with these appoitments. Tom, Sam, Billy and Nathan all have demonstrated their leadership qualities and commitment to getting the best of the senior squad for the upcoming season. Myself, the coaching team and the rest of the senior squad will provide them with all the support they need".
Tom Warr - 1st XV Captain
"I'm delighted to be continuing in my role as 1st XV captain and even more pleased for Sam, Billy and Nathan in their respective roles. All of them are great players,leaders and are popular characters at the club. The lads are all working hard in pre-season training and are looking forward to getting the season started".
Nathan Robinson - 2nd XV Captain
"Looking forward to getting started, our target is promotion out of Essex League Merit 6 and perform well in the cup competitions. Particularly excited to see the transition of the current crop of youth players into senior rugby and already you can see the quality and talent they will bring in".