Calling all Legends
If I’m are honest, I wasn’t expecting the Exiles last game of the 2019-20 season to be played at the end of February, however, seldom have things gone to plan in 2020.
Yet whilst some will inevitably be dwelling on the games missed, others possibly acrimoniously thinking about missed target practice in the Wandle or Alma, the Club Committee have been focussing on planning for next season.
Various agenda items have arisen; not least a concern that the front row union (FRU) have eagerly taken the opportunity not to break into sweat during the lockdown.
Perhaps more important, we are well under way on the planning for three key items: pre-season training, new stash and socials (get these items right and the rest should take care of itself); amongst more tedious elements like administration, finances and funding blah blah...
Key to the core of the Exiles’ offering is good quality & competitive rugby without an onerous demand on time. Training is once a week and ensures that the 1 st XV remain competitive in London South West 2, however the Club is also keenly focussed on the 2 nd XV (the Legends), and has a mad occasional bunch of Vets (the Emperors) to ensure that all rugby demands are catered for. Over the years this recipe has attracted a range of talent from national league players through to the outright clubman. All are welcome.
The key focus for me over the next season is to help establish commitment and depth to the Legends.
The Legends offer an impressive range, playing at a standard that aspiring first team players will enjoy and be challenged by as well as the opportunity for others to play the game on a more casual basis. It is always a good standard of rugby, complemented by a quality social calendar.
We need to build the squad and all Players are welcome, whether new to the Club, returning from last season, or even returning from seasons away from the game. And remember that schoolboy scrum halves can make for fantastic front row replacements!
So whilst you are currently sat at home, enjoying the replays of England internationals or Lions tours from seasons gone by, reminiscing of that try you scored whilst playing in the under 18s, we hope that reading this will give you the nudge you need to get in touch and join us for the forthcoming season!
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-Henry Gray