It is with regret that I announce the 2nd team have no option and are going to pull out of the league.
Due to 10 retirements from last season and up to 7 injuries already this season, we simply cannot field the correct number of players safely in order to compete.
This may seem like a step back, which on the surface it looks like, but with the transition we are about to go through, it will relieve a lot of pressure from the 1st team squad.
That being said, the 2nd and 3rd (social) team will merge and continue to play social rugby. Behind the scenes, we are working tirelessly to ensure we have game time for as many players as possible.
The social team fixtures will increase. This will allow for larger squad sizes and remain competitive. We still encourage players to attend training and push for places among the 1st team or simply for those who need a rugby fix.
The club remains in the highest league level it has been in so the future is extremely bright with the young talent being exposed. All we ask is for commitment and patience and I promise the rewards will be high and worth it. We stick to the process and we build again.
Huge thank you to Joel for doing everything he could to raise a side for the 2nd team. Secondly thank to Sam Fell for assisting us helping the merge. Thirdly, Flynny for working to make these fixtures happen.
The phoenix will rise again!!
Any questions please speak to me.
Cheers,
Max Biltcliffe
Senior Director of Rugby
